Security in Open Source
Glynn highlights the risks associated with using NPM due to the ease of publishing code, raising concerns about security in sensitive environments. He challenges the outdated belief that closed source software is inherently more secure, arguing that open source projects like OpenSSL and Bitcoin demonstrate the benefits of community scrutiny and battle-testing. The conversation emphasizes that security should not rely on obscurity, as attackers are often well-informed about the systems they target.In this clip
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SE-Radio Episode 327: Glynn Bird on Developer Productivity with Open Source
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