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> I literally couldn't comply. I don't write encryption algorithms for a living I just build websites. I don't think you'd have to "break encryption" or do any
by thinkloop 8y ago
> I literally couldn't comply. I don't write encryption algorithms for a living I just build websites.
I don't think you'd have to "break encryption" or do anything advanced, the main thing they're looking to ask is to circumvent encryption. For example sending the plaintext password for a specific user from the login form, or OS backdoor, etc., delivered through a special software update just for that user. Additionally the wording of the law does not allow for an inability for you to do it, I believe you would be compelled to hire someone that can.
- ehnto 8y agoI believe you are right. What an insane proposition though. How do you advertise for the position? Lie about the job and then once they are on board the government hits them with the no-tell paperwork? What a shitty person I would have to become to make that happen, and I would have no choice at that point. Perhaps they would have a saboteur on staff they would be willing to lend. Very hard position to hire for, no doubt.
- incompatible 8y agoYeah, and I guess most contractors would refuse to have anything to do with the project once they found out what was involved. Actually I'm not sure you could hire a contractor, since you'd probably be under a secrecy constraint and wouldn't be able to tell them what needed to be done.