Dropsafe

by Alec Muffett

Proponents of Digital ID clearly do not want people to understand that the whole point of authentication for certain transactions IS MEANT TO BE A COMPLETE PAIN IN THE ARSE; that’s literally how we as customers *BENEFIT*

The goal of getting people to jump through hoops is to gain assurance. The hoops must be substantial and challenging in order to work. By working, they reduce risk.

Prime Minister Kier Starmer clearly does not have a deep understanding of the processes and goals of identification, authentication and assurance:

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2 responses to “Proponents of Digital ID clearly do not want people to understand that the whole point of authentication for certain transactions IS MEANT TO BE A COMPLETE PAIN IN THE ARSE; that’s literally how we as customers *BENEFIT*”

  1. Knitting dancer ????????????

    @alecm sometimes friction is a good thing.

  2. Richard

    @alecm Yep. See also: password recovery mechanisms.

    The great prophet Schneier once wrote that if he forgets his online banking credentials he wants it to be as hard as possible for him to get replacements.

    If it’s hard for him it’s 10x harder for anyone who is not him.

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