Cards Quote by Bruce Schneier
“It doesn't matter how good the card is if the issuance process is flawed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Applied Cryptography, 1999
Even a perfect card is useless if the issuance system is insecure.
In simple terms: A flawed issuance process defeats a good card.
Key Takeaway
Secure the entire system, not just components.
Themes
security
trust
process
risk management
Mood
cautious
pragmatic
Type
technical
advisory
When to use this quote
- banking
- identity verification
- access control
- software deployment
Key Concepts
cryptography
system design
human factors
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we audit issuance processes?
- What safeguards prevent systemic flaws?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may hide hidden vulnerabilities.
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