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> At the worst, it doesn't hurt At the worst, it imposes cost for little benefit.
by dllthomas 10y ago
> At the worst, it doesn't hurt
At the worst, it imposes cost for little benefit.
- sametmax 10y agoObscurity almost always drive down script kiddies and generic bots away so the cost is amortized by the ressource you save and can focus on real threats.
- AstralStorm 10y agoOr instead assume that your untested defences are working. Or in case of an obscure algorithm, assume it is good, because it had not been challenged.
- sametmax 10y agoYou will be tested and challenged. Just by a few competent people instead of a lot of noise. Besides, you can always have a honeypot with no obscure defense for a quick beta test if you need to. You'll have your flies quickly.
- dllthomas 10y agoI did not imply that this was every case, or most cases. Parent said "worst case" - you have to be mindful of the cost you are imposing.