To answer would be to weaken whatever security is in place. Of all securities, the weakest link is in us people. Social engineering is one of the great weapon systems that render the best of security's obsolete and useless. read more
Today, however, Fort Knox’s gold is now an asset on the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, not a key part of our monetary system. Though Fort Knox’s security overkill may seem a quaint relic of bygone days — like the Beefeaters guarding the Tower of London — the gold there and at U.S. Mint facilities adds up to one of the world’s largest bullion holdings. read more