You can get the best locksmith in the world to design the…
“You can get the best locksmith in the world to design the best lock he can design, is it pick proof? No, it's not: it can be very hard to pick, but it is pickable. Because you can get, say, the next 10 best locksmiths, and give them unlimited money and time, they will figure out a way to pick it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even the strongest lock can be compromised given enough resources and time; security is a matter of effort, not absolute.
In simple terms: Locks aren't unpickable; effort matters.
Key Takeaway
Design security assuming attackers have resources.
Themes
security
design
risk
resourcefulness
limitations
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
advice
technical
When to use this quote
- product design
- physical security
- software encryption
Key Concepts
cryptography
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How much effort is reasonable to invest in security?
- When is a lock sufficient?
A Different Perspective
Assuming unlimited resources is unrealistic for most attackers.