Movie Plot Contest |
Written by Paul Winkeler | |
Sunday, 16 April 2006 | |
One of the most respected names in the Information Security Field, Bruce Schneier of CounterPane fame has long complained how our elected officials seem unable to take a systematic, rational approach to developing counter measures to realistic threats. After all, this would require performing a thorough risk assessment and impact study which would highlight government incompetence. So instead, high-flying scenarios are conjured up and impressive measures are proposed. (Read: this is a great way to generate free publicity and create some memorable campaign rhetoric.)
But wouldn't you know it? Just like the old joke about the perfect way to eliminate the mafia is to let the government run the crime syndicate, the scenarios typically cooked up are farfetched but by no means as grand as they could be. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 November 2007 ) |