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> Currently software developers are often not learning from previous security disasters. Perhaps some developers aren't, but many are. It may also be that the
by mgkimsal 4y ago
> Currently software developers are often not learning from previous security disasters.
Perhaps some developers aren't, but many are. It may also be that their recommendations or efforts are ignored or overruled ("that'll make things too slow/costly/etc").
- Nextgrid 4y agoMost importantly, Titanic-like disasters involving numerous losses of life generally prompt regulation or lawsuits at the very least. There is a significant financial incentive not to let accidents happen. Data breaches or misuse of personal data is not punished (at least not in the US), neither by the government nor by the market. There is no financial incentive there.
- InCityDreams 4y agoThere is a significant financial incentive not to let [cost-ineffective] accidents happen.