>  The open source community likes to make the point that security
> through
>  obscurity doesn't work.��Just because someone says it doesn't make it
> true.
>  the methods I use to secure my site are open.��hell you can go
> download the
>  udf I use to do url encryption right now to see how I do it.��You can
> even
>  crack it if you take the time.��It's a seed bump.��Just like you have
> to
>  decide how much time and money your going to put into securing your
>  application or site, so does the intruder have to decide to go after
> you or
>  another weaker site.
>
What a terrible statement to make. If you are going to suggest security
through obscurity works; prove it.

>  Also not all encryption standards are widely available.��As a matter
> of fact
>  in some instances it is illegal to let people know the detail of high
> level
>  encryption algorithms.
>
Yeah, laws really stopped the exportation of encryption algorithms. :)

-Matt
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