Article Name: The Apple-FBI Fight Isn’t About Privacy vs. Security. Don’t Be Misled
Link: http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apple-fbi-privacy-security/
Summary
“You must surrender a little privacy if you want more security” the news about Apple and FBI has continuously grew attentions among the public. In this case, FBI has asked Apple to create a tool so that they were able to access two terrorists’ phone without delete all the information after 10 failed password attempts. In fact, there is no backdoor for anyone or any organizations to decipher anyone’s encryption. The government has conducted an argument about security and privacy to the people. According to the article, in fact, the real reason that FBI insisted to burden Apple was not about to get access for this one phone but to go beyond the boarder – they will get authority to everyone’ iPhone. FBI is asking for a software tool that can unlock every phone. Additionally, the reason this dispute is happening is that there is no legislative guidance about encryption and decryption. In the end, the author repetitively emphasize that ensure the public are not misleading by bifurcation like “privacy vs. security”.
Relevance
I chose this article not only because the news is hot trending but also it relates to some of the courses that I have taken. The definition for security today is no more like the narrow definition about physical security but more about security in the digital world. We are trained as system manager and we all know the importance for information security, and there should not be any competition between privacy and security because they are coexisting with each other in most of the cases. As the article states, the real concern of the public is about once there is a software tool can be utilized to unlock phones, ultimately, the case will fall into a more unethical and unconstitutional circumstance.
Thoughts
The news is a hot topic in China also, and the Chinese government will be more concerned if Apple concedes in this case since the iPhone is the most popular smart phone in China’s market. Ultimately, Apple will encounter more strict regulation by the Chinese government because of any future concession in this argument. From the perspective of my view, as MIS professionals we should be more aware about these kinds of issue not only because of the topic, but also because of the technology. I don’t think there is any compulsory requirements for creating a “backdoor” to the phone, however, keeping our devices secure is most important among the public.
Good point about China being worried as there was talk that China would know how to break into the phone if the FBI got their way. Also, I think the dichotomy between privacy and security is a false one. Makes systems more secure and there will be less prying eyes, i.e., more privacy.
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