To kick off this blog, Question 1 for delving into concerns about security of yourself, your family, your company, or your community, "Where do I begin?" An excellent starting point is at www.schneier.com  to read some of Bruce Schneier's op-ed pieces.  He has also written an excellent book, Beyond Fear, that addresses a multitude of security practices in clear, easy-to-read language.  Learning the difference between real security and "security theater" can help one see how we citizens are asked to support worthless programs in the name of security.  A couple of the most worthless of these programs are the Real ID and its partner, the National Animal ID.  I will probably address both of those in future entries.  They are associated with the sucking sound of our tax dollars spinning down the drain.