Complexity is always a key factor for security decisions. In general, less complexity means more security, as simple is usually easier to protect than complex. A few days ago I read something about cloud and security (again J), something along the lines of CSOs concerned that cloud means more complexity so it’s insecure. Well, an interesting thing about complexity is that it doesn’t necessarily make things harder; generally it doesn’t matter how complexity the entire system is, but how much of that complexity affects you and your ability to provide security.
Complexity
Complexity
Complexity
Complexity is always a key factor for security decisions. In general, less complexity means more security, as simple is usually easier to protect than complex. A few days ago I read something about cloud and security (again J), something along the lines of CSOs concerned that cloud means more complexity so it’s insecure. Well, an interesting thing about complexity is that it doesn’t necessarily make things harder; generally it doesn’t matter how complexity the entire system is, but how much of that complexity affects you and your ability to provide security.