From 8d609470fafa793354267414e1bd33173a343f61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lars Wirzenius Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 15:50:55 +0300 Subject: Add: slide on being moderate --- pgptalk.mdwn | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/pgptalk.mdwn b/pgptalk.mdwn index e077528..be02b9c 100644 --- a/pgptalk.mdwn +++ b/pgptalk.mdwn @@ -82,6 +82,24 @@ Defences --- +The kernel of wisdom is moderation in all things +----------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +* It's easy to become despondent, but don't. While security is never + perfect, even a little effort will improve things a lot. You might + run faster than others, so the bear won't attack you. + +* It's easy to try too hard, but don't become a cryptography or + security absolutist. While it's good if everyone tries their best, + and improves their cryptographic defences over time, don't despair + if what they or you have isn't perfect. + +* **Cryptography absolutism** is when you say it's not worth using + cryptography at all, unless you're protected against every + conceivable scenario. + +--- + Basics of public key cryptography ============================================================================= -- cgit v1.2.1