DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2004-01-30

Two years after its hopeful launch, a U.S.-backed research project aimed at drawing skilled eyeballs to the thankless task of open-source security auditing is prepared to throw in the towel.

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DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-01-31
Anonymous

I think the real lesson is that there just aren't sufficient security experts with the programming skills needed for such a task. I've been telling folks about this project since its announcment, but personally lack the intense experience with C that is required to be a contributor. I don't think I'm alone. Most programmers program, most security folks aren't programmers.

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DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-01
Anonymous (1 replies)

Really? 2004-02-04
Anonymous

Community awareness? 2004-02-02
Anonymous (1 replies)

Community awareness? 2004-02-04
Anonymous

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-02
Anonymous (1 replies)

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-04
Anonymous

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-02
Anonymous

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-02
Anonymous (1 replies)

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-05
Anonymous

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-02
Anonymous

The primary lesson: ALL developers need to know how to develop secure software 2004-02-02
Anonymous

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-03
Anonymous

DARPA-funded Linux security hub withers 2004-02-03
Jeff

The poor publicity was the real problem 2004-02-03
Roger

Ridiculous Idea 2004-02-04
Anonymous