I like to think that the world's view on network security has changed, even in just the past few years. Companies seem more educated on proper disclosure, netw

I like to think that the world's view on network security has changed, even in just the past few years. Companies seem more educated on proper disclosure, network security is now seen as a part of national security and/or common good, and society seems to be shifting the blame for insecurity away from the exploiter and more toward the exploited. For example, if you'd stolen millions of credit cards in 1983 you'd have a special session of Congress dedicated to going after you, whereas now we (rightly) blame Target.