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Slow Down the Security Patch Cycle?

Posted by michael on from the security-through-insecurity dept.

Ant writes "Computerworld has an editorial article about slowing down, not speeding up, patch releases."

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  1. asd by manitee · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Better patch notification and distribution is needed from almost every major vendor.

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  2. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone by Nejaa · · Score: 0, Redundant

    So, basically he's saying this: If [hypothetical software company] finds a flaw in their software, they should keep it a secret. That way maybe nobody will figure out how to exploit it. Does this seem flawed to anyone else?

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