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* Security: The Goal Computers are as secure as real world systems, and people believe it. This is hard because: Computers can do a lot of damage fast. There are many places for things to go wrong. Networks enable Anonymous attacks from anywhere Automated infection Hostile code and hostile hosts People don’t trust new things. Real-World Security It’s about value, locks, and punishment. Locks good enough that bad guys don’t break in very often. Police and courts good enough that bad guys that do break in get caught and punished often enough. Less interference with daily life than value of l