Open Source Security
Open source software is often misunderstood as being more vulnerable to attacks due to its accessible source code, but having the source code is not essential for exploitation. The belief that many eyes will catch bugs in open source is also challenged, as it doesn’t guarantee better security. Additionally, writing about vulnerabilities tends to attract more attention than discussing secure practices, reflecting a broader human fascination with failure, akin to the NASCAR effect.In this clip
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Episode 66: Gary McGraw on Security
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