People don't understand computers. Computers are magical boxes that do things. People believe what computers tell them. -Bruce Schneier Computers
I am regularly asked what the average Internet user can do to ensure his security. My first answer is usually 'Nothing; you're screwed'. -Bruce Schneier Computers
There are two types of encryption: one that will prevent your sister from reading your diary and one that will prevent your government. -Bruce Schneier Government
If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology. -Bruce Schneier Technology
When a big company lays you off, they often give you a year's salary to 'go pursue a dream.' If you're stupid, you panic and get another job. If you're smart, you take the money and use the time to figure out what you want to do next. -Bruce Schneier Money
Air travel survived decades of terrorism, including attacks which resulted in the deaths of everyone on the plane. It survived 9/11. It'll survive the next successful attack. The only real worry is that we'll scare ourselves into making air travel so onerous that we won't fly anymore. -Bruce Schneier Travel
