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by tablespoon 1811 days ago
> As a result I use the supposedly not ok, security by obsecurity.

Security by obscurity is perfectly OK as part of a layered defense, where your systems are also secured properly. Where it is not OK is when you don't bother to secure your systems because you assume they're hidden and no one will find them.

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Yep. It's one of about 5 methods I use, depending on how you count them. I don't even offer security advice or mention the 5.