Hacker Quote by Peter Lucas
““We have already said that many devices will have no need to be on the Internet. But, perhaps certain devices won’t be allowed to be on the Internet. Just as today’s electrical codes require a strict separation between 120 volt power circuits and low-voltage wiring such as doorbell circuits, it may be that strict rules about sequestering certain basic functions from the public information space will prove to be the ultimate protection against malicious remote tampering. Similarly, certain combinations of computational and physical power in the same device might be proscribed. One””
About This Quote
Source Talk: Tech Ethics Forum, 2023
Some devices may be deliberately isolated from the internet for safety, similar to electrical codes separating power lines, to prevent malicious tampering.
In simple terms: Isolate critical devices for security.
Implement strict network segregation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- industrial control
- medical devices
- smart home
- IoT deployment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which devices need isolation?
- How to balance security and usability?
May limit functionality and innovation.