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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 16th November 2007

Dilbert//6789, first published nineteen years ago on Friday 16th November 2007


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mordac reventer information services complete log in stare directly at sun computer message


Official transcript

Mordac, the preventer of information services. "Security is more important than usability."

"In a perfect world, no one would be able to use anything."

To complete the log-in procedure. Stare directly at the sun.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

MORDAC, THE PREVENTER OF INFORMATION SERVICES.

SECURITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN USABILITY.

IN A PERFECT WORLD, NO ONE WOULD BE ABLE TO USE ANYTHING.

To complete the login procedure, stare directly at the sun.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Security is More Important Than Usability"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2007, revolves around the theme of security and usability in the workplace. It features Mordac, the Preventer of Information Services, emphasizing the importance of security over usability.

Panel Breakdown:

  • Panel 1: Mordac addresses a group of employees, stating that security is more important than usability.
  • Panel 2: In a perfect world, no one would be able to use anything, implying that security measures can be overly restrictive.
  • Panel 3: A log-in procedure is shown, with the caption "To complete the log-in procedure, stare directly at the sun."

Key Takeaways:

  • The comic strip highlights the tension between security and usability in the workplace.
  • Mordac's character represents the strict adherence to security protocols, even if they hinder usability.
  • The log-in procedure serves as an example of an overly complex and restrictive security measure.

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