Our examination of computer viruses leads us to the conclusion that they are very close to what we might define as "artificial life." Rather than representing a scientific achievement, this probably represents a flaw in our definition. — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards. — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Questioning the status quo can result in banishment, imprisonment, ridicule or being burned at the stake, depending on your era, your locale, and the… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
While travelling near Tampa, Florida I passed the "Jehovah's Witness Assembly Hall" and was struck by the fact that that must be where they… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Using encryption on the Internet is the equivalent of arranging an armored car to deliver credit card information from someone living in a cardboard… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Cryptography [without system integrity] is like investing in an armored car to carry money between a customer living in a cardboard box and a… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Secure web servers are the equivalent of heavy armoured cars. The problem is, they are being used to transfer rolls of coins and cheques… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
The Internet is like a herd of performing elephants with diarrhoea - massive, difficult to re-direct, awe-inspiring, entertaining, and a source of mind-boggling amounts… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
People in general are not interested in paying extra for increased safety. At the beginning seat belts cost $200 and nobody bought them. — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Our examination of computer viruses leads us to the conclusion that they are very close to what we might define as "artificial life." Rather… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
The only system which is truly secure is one which is switched off and unplugged, locked in a titanium lined safe, buried in a… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Securing an environment of Windows platforms from abuse - external or internal - is akin to trying to install sprinklers in a fireworks factory… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
But it doesn't have to be this way. We can do things better. We need to stop doing business as usual and start focusing… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with… — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
Ability to type on a computer terminal is no guarantee of sanity, intelligence, or common sense. — Gene Spafford Copy Share Image
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