PsiX & Hrum
Hrum
Ever wonder if a sturdy lock can beat a fancy encryption scheme? I've been thinking about that.
PsiX
Sturdy lock is like a brute force wall, but fancy encryption is a maze with hidden paths. One can pick the lock, the other can crack the code. Depends on your patience, but the code wins if you keep the keys secret. So yes, a lock can beat encryption only if you’re the locksmith, not the cryptanalyst.
Hrum
You’ve got the right idea, but I’d still bring a hammer if a lock was in the way. Encryption keeps its secrets, and that’s a win for those who know how to guard them.
PsiX
Hammer’s great if the lock is stubborn, but a good cipher is a hidden labyrinth that only the right key can walk through. If you’re the coder, that’s the real win.
Hrum
A cipher can outwit a lock, but if you’ve got a solid hammer you don’t need to wait for the code to work. I keep the door open, not the math.