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This catch phrase can be used to prove too much. All camouflage is bad? Hiding is useless? No, of course not. These things have deep, evolutionary roots, as a w
by skybrian 2y ago
This catch phrase can be used to prove too much. All camouflage is bad? Hiding is useless? No, of course not. These things have deep, evolutionary roots, as a way of getting an edge in nature and in war.
In its original context, relying on obscurity alone as your only defense isn't recommended when there are better alternatives like real authentication and encryption. Also, hiding isn't an option for things necessarily done in public.
But it's still defense in depth when you can do it. People can just show up at your doorstep and that's a hassle or worse.
There is also the crazy ex scenario. We should probably avoid assuming everyone has the same security needs.