Exactly. A lot is lost when security deals strictly with theory instead of pragmatism. Theoretical breaks in crypto algorithms are important, but much weaker li

Exactly. A lot is lost when security deals strictly with theory instead of pragmatism. Theoretical breaks in crypto algorithms are important, but much weaker links in the chain are easier to attack. Using the best, unbreakable crypto does not protect you from more realistic attacks. Obligatory XKCD: http://xkcd.com/538/ http://xkcd.com/538/