Schneier: ISPs should bear security burden

Thu Apr 28 21:48:11 UTC 2005

> When I sign up for an internet account, does the fine print say that I am
> to accept all garbage pouring out of the RJ-45...? Why should it be the
> recipients job to filter all incoming traffic?
> 
No... You should, for an appropriate fee, be able to find an ISP that will
filter whatever you request them to filter.  My point is that I oppose
filtration by default.

> When my PC grabs an IP address, I'd expect to see zero traffic from the
> world unless I make a request for content. Only then should I see traffic
> and only the content I requested.

So, when you take a ride on the subway, you expect not to be exposed to
any random germs floating about in the atmosphere?  You live in a very
interesting world.

Owen

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