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Isn't security theater exactly the thing that's needed to deter threats? When you see guards that look like Navy Seals, it is a pretty strong deterrant.
by systemvoltage 5y ago
Isn't security theater exactly the thing that's needed to deter threats? When you see guards that look like Navy Seals, it is a pretty strong deterrant.
- markzzerella 5y agoRegular datacenters don't seem to be having major problems with technicals full of insurgents stealing hard disks, but maybe I'm just out of the loop.
- kjs3 5y agoNo? A cursory reconnaissance (e.g. "I'm a potential customer and I'd like a tour") will usually show that sort of theatre for what it is.
- ClumsyPilot 5y agoDeterrent of what? Did someone ever hold a datacenter hostage?
- SilverRed 5y agoIs physical attack a common method to breach a datacenter? Sure you need some physical security and auditing but I would imagine the main threat is online.
- eru 5y agoDepends on your threat model. (Ie any serious attacker will look past the theatre.)