The Reality of Perception

The Reality of Perception
Tim Mullen, 2003-04-07

A new poll finds that seventy-seven percent of security professionals believe Microsoft products are insecure. But a closer look at the survey tells a far more interesting story.

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Anonymous (6 replies)

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Bill Hey <bill.hey@nospam.dsia.com>

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It's not just market share 2003-04-08
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Re: AnonymousPeon 2003-04-08
Just a point

Sorry, that's crap 2003-04-08
Anonymous (1 replies)

Sorry, that's crap - and so it that! 2003-04-17
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The Reality of Perception - You're getting me started now. 2003-04-11
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The Reality of Perception - You're getting me started now. 2003-04-17
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The Reality of Perception 2003-04-07
ralf

Another reality remains, however: that Microsoft has historically placed user-friendliness ahead of -- not balanced with -- security. Until people perceive that this bias has changed (if it has in fact changed), there will be an assumption of insecurity in MS software.

Yes, users must be proactive in taking advantage of fixes provided. Yes, it is far harder to code securely than insecurely. But also yes, MS must still reorient that bias into balance.

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Stupid unstable patches 2003-04-08
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If it's so easy, why can't MS clean their own house? 2003-04-08
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