Importance of Physical Security

Today CNET published an interesting article entitled Hacking With No Technology where Johnny Long, a security researcher, successfully compromised a multimillion-dollar security system. Did he use some sophisticated hacking software or some elaborate hardware solution? No, he took a coat hanger and a rag and proceeded to break the window in the door. He then reached in with the straightened coat hanger and the door opened.

As technologists and IT professionals, we "live" in the digital world and we are always trying to solve digital problems and possibilities. I think sometimes we forget that at the end of the day our hardware exists in the physical world and the most secure network and tightened-down software security system cannot defeat an unlocked door or faulty lock.... :-)

CNET Article:

• Hacking With No Technology