Archive for August, 2007



08
Aug

How to annoy the TSA without even trying…

Very interesting post. It just goes to show you how the mindset has changed over the last few years. A laptop battery that looks like a gun on x-ray. How many years have (multiple brands of) laptops been using batteries like this? I know I have run across them many times. Now someone just needs to create a mouse that looks like a grenade or something.

04
Aug

Real security expert takes on TSA head

Security expert Bruce Schneier recently wrapped up a five-part series from an interview with the Kip Hawley. You can find the complete interview here.

As expected, Mr. Hawley dodges many of Bruce’s questions. At least they are talking, which is progress. Bruce indicates they sought him out for the interview. Now if they would just hire him and give him real power to fix things! Obviously that will never happen because TSA/Homeland Security is all about politics and theater, not actual security.

Still, an interesting read. Check out Bruce’s excellent blog which has a well-deserved slot in my blogroll on the right.