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The Security Corollary to Clarkes's First Law

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Last Updated On: 2025-09-01 04:31:52 -0400

When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he/she is almost certainly right. When he/she states that something is impossible, he/she is very probably wrong.

becomes:

When an experienced but elderly* software engineer states that you have a security problem, he/she is almost certainly right. When he/she states that your security is perfect, he/she is very probably wrong.

*I still code every day (and love it); but by industry standards I am elderly.

Wikipedia on Clarke’s First Law