CDR: Re: Multi-part security solutions (Was: Re: Rijndael & Hitachi)

[Bill Stewart]

At 06:11 PM 10/11/00 -0700, Tim May wrote:
>A Medeco lock on a glass door may seem crazy, but a pickable lock on 
>a glass door means those who know how to pick locks--like cops who 
>have access to lock guns--can enter at will without any persistent 
>evidence of their intrusion.

Intrusion detection is important.  
Also, if it doesn't cost significantly more, you might as well
use the Medeco lock on the glass door, or use 128-bit RC4 instead of 40-bit.
Besides, the Medeco lock is probably more durable than the El Cheapo,
and less likely to jam in an unlocked position.




				Thanks! 
					Bill
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