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You are arguing from the perspective of a single company, while the parent is arguing from an ecosystem perspective. Sure, for a single customer it's good to h
by the_duke 6y ago
You are arguing from the perspective of a single company, while the parent is arguing from an ecosystem perspective.
Sure, for a single customer it's good to have a widely used product with a big ops and security response team.
But if so many companies use a single provider, the fallout of a compromise also becomes much larger. This makes attacking the system more appealing and attracts more sophisticated adversaries, including state actors.
Also, size doesn't necessarily lead to a better, more secure product. It often does for well-run, modern IT companies.
But any familiarity with the enterprise software space is quite sobering in this regard.
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