Connected Quote by John Carlin
“If you have an Internet-connected system, there's no wall currently that you can build that's high enough or deep enough to keep a dedicated nation-state or even a sophisticated criminal group out of your system.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cybersecurity Outlook, 2015
No technical barrier can fully stop a determined nation-state or sophisticated criminal group from infiltrating internet-connected systems.
In simple terms: Security is limited against powerful adversaries.
Key Takeaway
Invest in layered defenses.
Themes
security
technology
threats
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
technical
strategic
When to use this quote
- Corporate networks
- IoT devices
- critical infrastructure
Key Concepts
Adversarial persistence
system vulnerabilities
defense in depth
Questions to Reflect On
- What measures can prioritize critical assets?
- How to balance security with usability?
A Different Perspective
Resource constraints may limit defense depth.
