Bad Quote by Tim Cook
“There have been people that suggest that we should have a back door. But the reality is if you put a back door in, that back door's for everybody - for good guys and bad guys.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Apple WWDC Keynote, 2016
Security vulnerabilities affect everyone; a universal backdoor compromises all users, both good and bad.
In simple terms: A backdoor lets anyone in, harming all.
Avoid universal backdoors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- software development
- government policy
- corporate strategy
- user data protection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance security with usability?
- What alternatives exist to a backdoor?
Backdoors can be exploited by malicious actors despite intentions.