Heisenberg's uncertainty principle says the more you try to know about a particle's position, the less you can know about its momentum. A similar dilemma affects IT security. It seems the more features you load into a product, the less usable it can be. Figure 1 illustrates this principle. The problem is particularly acute with security products, because safety and security are at stake.
The Security Dilemma: Balancing Robustness and Usability
Posted July 31, 2008 | Technology |
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