4 Ways Terrorist Profiling is Like Antivirus

1. Both can be bypassed by smart attackers who know they’re being profiled.

2. Both have moderate success in catching less-dedicated attackers.

3. You shouldn’t think either is a defense by itself.

4. Despite their weaknesses, they are still an essential part of a security program.

In other words, both security layers are worthwhile, but they both also become dangerous when their effectiveness is overestimated. ::

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