5 ms·

The quality of locks has always been measured in time.

• Terr_ 2y ago
  When you get down to it, most security measures are ultimately based around creating enough delay that someone can respond with violence. P.S.: Trying to think of the rare examples that don't qualify, and so far: 1. Direct violent response, e.g. booby-traps. 2. Denial by destroying whatever the attacker wanted, or delaying them enough that time renders it valueless. 3. Denial by making the effort unprofitable, even with no hard time limits.