Cringe Past of DIY Security

A security practitioner has shared a personal anecdote about their past experiences with DIY security. The story highlights a time when their understanding of security was limited, leading to the implementation of a flawed security measure. The account is available on Medium and has been shared on Hacker News, where it has garnered some attention. The post has received a point and is open for comments on the Hacker News forum. The story serves as a reflection on the author's past misconceptions about security. It is a personal and informal account of security mistakes and lessons learned.