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This article goes from mediocre to bad when it starts advocating security by obscurity.

• the_french 12y ago
  Security by obscurity is perfectly fine when it's part of a layered approach. It will help keep attackers from learning the details of your architecture and will also stop skiddies in their tracks.
  • rsync 12y ago
    Exactly. (Your most secure server) is not as secure as (your most secure server with some obscurity added).
  • arde 12y ago
    This. Obscurity has too much bad press. It's not to be depended on, but it can be a useful addition sometimes.