I'm referring specifically to the standard types of keys that are used by consumers for thier private property. Current common door locks/keys are decreasingly viable as a security solution, and have been for years. If a common key can now be duplicated via automation simply by a series of pictures, then its really time to put this antiquated system to rest. Keys need to become more complex. Its not that I have issue with the concept of physical keys - its a problem with the low-tech variations of common locks that are still so prevalent around the world.
"Authentication" issues aside, the typical mechanical systems are still not complex enough to prevent basic lock-picking methods. And now, we are subject to duplication by photograph? I think this is a horrendous turn of events. Cool tech, but how utterly exploitable on a massive scale. People are already subject to video-based types of identity theft. Now, I would speculate, that we can welcome breaking and entering. -- Espi On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 7:14 PM, Ken Schaefer <[email protected]> wrote: > Why do they "have to go"? Keys are a physical authenticator (something > you have). You give it to someone else, and you run the risk of it being > cloned or otherwise compromised. A simple solution would be not to give > your keys out to untrusted parties... > > > > I think the fundamental issues with using current keys is that there's no > separation between identity and authenticator. Just like using your CC > number online: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc512578.aspx > is an old article, but still applies. Not to mention the lack of simple > revocation mechanisms, audit capabilities etc. J > > > > Cheers > > Ken > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Micheal Espinola Jr > *Sent:* Thursday, 31 July 2014 11:11 AM > *To:* ntsysadm > *Subject:* Re: [NTSysADM] This was inevitable, but it's still a good > reminder > > > > It was inevitable. Locks and keys as they have existed for decades simply > have to go. > > > -- > Espi > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 7:17 AM, Kurt Buff <[email protected]> wrote: > > Physical security is just as important as computing security > http://www.wired.com/2014/07/keyme-let-me-break-in/ > > >
