And the Checksum Database section of the post explains how it provides security above and beyond a go.sum file. For example, it enables untrusted proxies, guara

And the Checksum Database section of the post explains how it provides security above and beyond a go.sum file. For example, it enables untrusted proxies, guarantees that targeted attacks are not possible, and provides accountability for the operator. The talk is also an excellent explanation of why proxy and sumdb are valuable. (EDIT: direct link to the recording https://youtu.be/KqTySYYhPUE https://youtu.be/KqTySYYhPUE)