Trust Nothing, Fear Nothing
Thomas C. Greene · Apress eBooks · 2004
There is a great deal of mystery surrounding security, and it only gets worse when technology is involved. The combination can be unfortunate: both realms are jealously guarded by self-appointed illuminati and are largely closed to the public, in part due to the complexity involved and in part because public scrutiny is anathema to the many interested parties who have learned to mine rich profits from a vaguely confused, or vaguely worried, populace. Although there are plenty of honest, hardworking people doing serious research and providing quality services, there are quite a few bottom feeders as well. The worst elements of the security establishment don't merely prey on ignorance and fear; they actively contribute to both. They promote myths, exaggerate threats, and overpromise results.