Security in the interaction between humans using voice, mail etc.

Principles

  • Verify that the information is safe to share
  • Verify the recipient, eg. is there trust
  • Mind the surroundings, is the location safe?
  • Share information on a needs to know basis
  • All communication should be equal
  • All communication should tell the same thing
  • Trust chain should be short, preferably first hand
  • Use more trust anchors to verify information
  • Information should be complete, with provided context, to avoid misconceptions
  • Non-public written information should be enveloped, or equally protected, in transport
  • Non-public written information should be locked in when not in use

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