Schneier Supporting Security Theater?
Security theater is the term Bruce Schneier uses to describe a security measure that doesn’t actually improve security as much as it makes us feel more secure. While he disagrees with most uses, he allows that sometimes, feeling better is a good thing. For example, hospitals that put RFID bracelets on newborns that will trigger an alarm if they go through the wrong doors helps reassure new mothers when the babies are out of their sight.
Granted, this is only harmless because there’s no real security problem that is being covered up.
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