Security Door Metaphors

Comments use physical doors as metaphors to discuss digital security vulnerabilities, access controls, and the effectiveness of visible entry points like front doors versus hidden risks.

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Sample Comments

roywiggins • Nov 15, 2016 • View on HN

At least with a front-door you know it's there, I guess!

eru • Dec 30, 2020 • View on HN

Assuming it's not your own door.

marze • Oct 1, 2009 • View on HN

Works great until someone opens the door.

seryoiupfurds • Jan 25, 2014 • View on HN

People might get themselves stuck on the wrong side of the door.

wkat4242 • Feb 27, 2024 • View on HN

If the door doesn't fall out first :)

nicklovescode • Apr 7, 2014 • View on HN

the door is locked and we don't carry keys :)

ilyt • Jan 16, 2023 • View on HN

That's kinda like securing a door while not having walls

KarlKemp • Mar 30, 2020 • View on HN

The doors are (one of) the problems.

SAI_Peregrinus • Jan 2, 2018 • View on HN

Or open the door, not just unlock.

rjsw • May 15, 2019 • View on HN

Seems like a not very secure front door to me.