Tag: Security Theatre

  • Security vs Security Theatre; A Lesson for Abbott

    Security vs Security Theatre; A Lesson for Abbott

    Security theater, as defined by Wikipedia, “is the practice of implementing security measures that are considered to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to achieve it.” This is a common term used by information security professionals and has been a concept for a long, long time. I recently pointed it…

  • CNN, the TSA, and the ‘Theatre’ of Terrorism

    CNN, the TSA, and the ‘Theatre’ of Terrorism

    News flash from CNN a few minutes ago: Terrorists may try to hide explosives in toothpaste or cosmetics tubes, U.S. warns airlines flying into Russia. A law enforcement source said the warning is based on new information and added that there is no known threat to the United States. Wait a minute! For ten years…