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  • Identity is the new perimeter
  • Password managers are the best solution available right now
  • National ID cards can be good for security and privacy
  • Output sanitisation trumps input validation
  • Be pragmatic; perfect is the enemy of good enough
  • The long-term solution is for vendors to build more security into systems
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Why are chips safer than magnetic stripes?
Jan 23, 2014
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How safe are password managers like LastPass?
Nov 8, 2013
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Trying to create safe website where security is handled by the website and not the user
Oct 6, 2016
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Company computers for competent developers, how can you deal with them?
Aug 30, 2016
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Would a CD drive on a driverless car pose a security risk?
Oct 11, 2016
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Is there a threshold for a password so long it doesn't get any more secure or even becomes insecure?
Mar 24, 2016
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Why is client-side hashing of a password so uncommon?
Nov 29, 2016
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Why can't I just let customers connect directly to my database?
Apr 17, 2020
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Is a 6 digit numerical password secure enough for online banking?
May 31, 2016
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Is there any way my password is hashed, if I'm only ever asked to provide 5 out of many characters?
Sep 23, 2015
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Lets allow tool recommendations in specific circumstances
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Close reason: lacks basic research
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X company has requested a scan of my passport
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