Seven androids – and their lessons for enterprise IT

The Golem
One of the very first androids in legend, the Golem was a clay man brought to life by Rabbi Loew of Prague, to defend the Jews against attacks. Powerful and utterly obedient, it always did exactly what it was told — and in so doing, wreaked havoc. In some versions of the story, it becomes unco-operative and turns on its maker.

IT moral
Your security systems have the potential to do you great damage — even if they're working perfectly — if you command them badly. What can protect you from harm can also prevent you from doing what you need to do — so remember, usability and functionality are as important as the ability to spot and block attacks. Also, make sure you know where the off switch is.