urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dyork Personal journal of Dan York - for my VoIP blog, see www.disruptivetelephony.com Dan York 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:dyork:281421 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z 2038-01-19T03:14:07Z Bruce Schneier in Wired News: "Steal This Wi-Fi" (Why he runs an open WiFi network)<br /><br /><p>Over in Wired News yesterday there was a fascinating article from top security researcher Bruce Schneier called:"<a href="http://www.wired.com/politics/security/commentary/securitymatters/2008/01/securitymatters_0110">Steal This Wi-Fi</a>". Schneier talks about why he <em>doesn't</em> secure his home network. Here's the intro:<br /><br /><blockquote><em>Whenever I talk or write about my own security setup, the one thing that surprises people -- and attracts the most criticism -- is the fact that I run an open wireless network at home. There's no password. There's no encryption. Anyone with wireless capability who can see my network can use it to access the internet.<br />To me, it's basic politeness. Providing internet access to guests is kind of like providing heat and electricity, or a hot cup of tea. But to some observers, it's both wrong and dangerous.</em></blockquote><br /><p>He goes on to talk more about it and why you might be better off. I'll choose to disagree - and keep my home WiFi network secured - but it's an interesting piece from someone well-known within security circles.