Software security for open-source systems

Debate over whether open-source software development leads to more or less secure software has raged for years. Neither is intrinsically correct: open-source software gives both attackers and defenders greater power over system security. Fortunately, several security-enhancing technologies for open-...

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Published inIEEE security & privacy Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 38 - 45
Main Author Cowan, C.
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IEEE 01.01.2003
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects
Computer programs
Computer security
Freeware
Inspection
Open source software
Power system security
Privacy
Programming
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Security
Software
Software development
Software tools
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Summary:Debate over whether open-source software development leads to more or less secure software has raged for years. Neither is intrinsically correct: open-source software gives both attackers and defenders greater power over system security. Fortunately, several security-enhancing technologies for open-source systems can help defenders improve their security.
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ISSN:1540-7993
1558-4046
DOI:10.1109/MSECP.2003.1176994