Author Archives: Loretta George

We lock our front doors at night. We check the expiration date on the milk. We teach kids to look both ways before crossing the street. These are small, automatic habits—things we do without a second thought because someone, at … Continue reading →

We’ve built towering digital fortresses. We encrypt data, deploy firewalls, and patch software flaws within hours of discovery. Yet these billion-dollar walls keep getting bypassed, not by a genius hack, but by a polite request to the person holding the … Continue reading →

Why Hiding Isn’t Enough Picture this: you lock your front door, then tuck the key under the doormat. Feels safe, right? Nobody can see the key. But the second someone thinks to lift that mat, your security is gone. That’s … Continue reading →

When we talk about security, the conversation usually drifts toward firewalls, encryption, and the latest software patch. We imagine attackers as hooded figures hammering away at code, looking for a digital backdoor. But the most reliable entry point isn’t a … Continue reading →

The Lock Under the Welcome Mat Picture a homeowner who buys a heavy-duty deadbolt, then carefully slides the key under the welcome mat. It feels clever, right? A secret spot only they know. But a burglar doesn’t need to be … Continue reading →

What We Really Mean by “Security by Obscurity” Say “security by obscurity” in a room full of engineers and you’ll get groans. Everyone knows it’s bad practice. Yet it keeps sneaking back in, usually wearing a nicer label. The idea … Continue reading →