You just have to see it to believe it. This sign was posted at this year’s What The Hack conference in The Netherlands.


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The text on the large poster reads:

Be your own security

The world is an increasingly dangerous place. Research has shown that people need to get inspected to feel secure, even if the actual inspection is a complete farce. Yet as a society we cannot hire half the population to perform bogus inspections on the other half in order to keep up with market demand for perceived security.

What The Hack proudly introduces a new concept to the security inspection marketplace:

Do-It-Yourself
Security Inspection

Unlike traditional old-style security inspections, DIY inspections are optional. This ensures no inspection effort is wasted on those that already feel secure. If you need to be inspected in order to feel safe, please proceed to perform the by-now familiar security procedures on yourself. Should you feel unsafe again at any time during the event, then please feel free to re-inspect yourself and/or your belongings here as often as you feel is needed.

When was the last time you were inspected by someone as smart as you? With our patented inherent adaptive inspection intelligence technology the terrorists don’t stand a chance.

The second, smaller sign reads:

Please take a moment to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Did anyone help you pack your luggage?
2. Were you with your luggage at all times?
3. Did anyone give you any items to take to this event?
4. Where did you book your ticket?
5. How did you pay for this event?
6. What is the purpose of your visit?
7. Where will you be staying?

Have a nice day!

Thanks to Schneier on Security for the good laugh.