, 2007-10-10
The world of computer security can often be a strange and compelling one. Many outsiders, or those with little knowledge of computers, just don’t understand the whole uproar over various issues, such as whether Microsoft Vista is more secure then Linux or Mac. It’s all moot as far as the general population is concerned. But, for those of us who work in the industry, it is just more grist for the mill.
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Of hackers and ego
2007-10-16
Anonymous (1 replies)
Anonymous (1 replies)
Of course, I'm not certain you understood your point about this being the best ideal situation as opposed to a minimum criterion given your examples. Kevin Lynn, for example, was told in the 11th hour not to give the presentation, then proceeded to do so at the audience's request. This is from a presentation on the topic given by the Black Hat organizer. As a result of his leaving ISS and delivering the presentation, he had literally a fistful of job offers. His presentation was hardly a bar to his success.
In the Matasano example, a public challenge resulted in significant press for the organization, as well as (since Joanna essentially admitted defeat) further establishing their creditability. Again, a significant set of business benefits.
It's not ego. It's making decisions based on things that need to be known and good business sense.
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