Monday, April 26, 2004
Will the market force security improvements?
The world may change soon.
Why do software companies sell insecure software? Because people buy insecure software. Businesses and home users have been paying for convenience and features instead of reliability and security.
If WidgetCo's purchasing department tells BigSoftwareCo "You get our next $50 million order only if you fix your product", guess what will happen.
Executives in the USA are now legally compelled to make sure their computers give trustworthy financial results. Burton Group analyst Fred Cohen predicts that executives are going to demand better products starting this year. If software companies learn good habits, home users should see results in a year or two.
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Why do software companies sell insecure software? Because people buy insecure software. Businesses and home users have been paying for convenience and features instead of reliability and security.
If WidgetCo's purchasing department tells BigSoftwareCo "You get our next $50 million order only if you fix your product", guess what will happen.
Executives in the USA are now legally compelled to make sure their computers give trustworthy financial results. Burton Group analyst Fred Cohen predicts that executives are going to demand better products starting this year. If software companies learn good habits, home users should see results in a year or two.
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