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And of course it's fine to block connections you don't recognize, or to whitelist connections in the first place. But I maintain that within a network of device
by ryukafalz 8y ago
And of course it's fine to block connections you don't recognize, or to whitelist connections in the first place. But I maintain that within a network of devices you own, the solution to untrustworthy devices on your network is to use more trustworthy devices, not to weaken internet standards for everyone else.
- forgottenpass 8y agothe solution to untrustworthy devices on your network is to use more trustworthy devices This kind of "oh, only buy perfect end devices" is just as worthless advice as "oh, only buy service from perfect ISPs that don't make you want to encrypt traffic."
- ryukafalz 8y agoIt doesn't have to be perfect. It should, however, not actively work against its owner, and the manufacturer should provide enough information and access that the device's owner can be reasonably confident that the device is acting in their interests.