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The Weakest Link: The Human Factor Lessons Learned from the German WWII Enigma Cryptosystem

The Weakest Link: The Human Factor Lessons Learned from the German WWII Enigma Cryptosystem (PDF, 1.72MB)Published: 29 Aug, 2001
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Bradley Fulton

This paper highlights the need for security professionals and management to not overlook the weakest link in security systems - that being the human factor. It is easy to become overly confident solely in the use of advanced algorithms and technology. History shows reliance on an advanced technology is doomed if the people operating the system are not fully trained and managed.

The Weakest Link: The Human Factor Lessons Learned from the German WWII Enigma Cryptosystem