Author Archives: Loretta George

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 →

There’s a quiet, stubborn belief that drifts through some corners of software development and IT management. It whispers: if we just keep the inner workings of our system secret—hide the source code, shuffle the port numbers, bury the configuration files—attackers … Continue reading →

There’s a quiet, persistent belief that creeps through organizations of every size—from scrappy startups to sprawling legacy enterprises. It goes something like this: if we just keep our systems secret enough, if we don’t tell anyone how our authentication works, … Continue reading →