26.10. Conclusion—A Better Idiot

There is a maxim in the technology industry that states, “As soon as something is made idiot-proof, nature will invent a better idiot.” The point of this statement is that there is no development effort that can be considered complete. There is always room for improvement.

When it comes to security, you must always bear in mind that the people who are looking to take advantage of your system are highly motivated. No matter how secure your system is, somebody will always be looking to crack it.