Psycho Sensei

Stupid Security | It Is Secure 'cos It Looks Secure:


Anonymous Coward writes "I work at a large UK international airport which shall not be named. There was one particular section which was open access , but the Decision Makers decided to increase security by adding a swipe card and keylock with individual codes for each person so they could record every individual entry. For weeks after it was installed I studiously swiped my card, keyed in my personal access code and waited for the green light and beep before pushing the door open. That then one day I forgot and just pushed the door - which opened. The rumour is that the powers that be be received so many complaints from manager types that they decided to disconnect the security system, but left the access control systems in place so that it looks like it is a high security door."