Chapter 8 Use of Timing to Enter an Area
The use of timing, Nyukyo no jutsu, when planning an attack is critical. If we take the time to gather information regarding the regular movement of people in and out of a facility, the timing of the rounds made by guards and where they will be located at a particular time, when patches will be applied to systems, when log books or files are likely to be reviewed, then we can take steps to hide our attacks better, or keep them from being noticed at all. Often gaps in timing can be exploited to considerably reduce, if not avoid entirely, the security measures that we will need to find a method of dealing with.
Even when we have perfect timing, an excellent disguise, and a busy location to provide cover ...
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