Call for Apple Security 'Czar'

conq writes "The second security non-incident to hit the Mac platform in as many weeks has been debunked. People are talking a lot about security on the Mac these days, and the result is that a great deal of FUD is being spread around. BusinessWeek's latest Byte of The Apple column suggests that its time for Apple to appoint a security Czar to get out ahead of the FUD before it spreads much more." From the article: "Creating a CSO position may be viewed by some as an admission of weakness. Still, I say it would be a good way for Apple to inoculate itself against the perception -- warranted or not -- that Mac security may be eroding, and get ahead of the curve for any troubles that may be inevitable. That may not be the case, but in matters related to product marketing, it's the public perception, not the reality that really matters. And once you've lost a user's confidence, it's hard to get it back. Just ask Microsoft."

Comments

Chief Security Officer?

[WinkyN]

A chief security officer? Why did an image of Lt. Worf just pop in my mind?

Re:Chief Security Officer?

[Anonymous Coward]

I am not a merry man.

Re:Chief Security Officer?

[Anonymous Monkey]

Wow, I can imagine the next AV Package, Norton Warf. It would need to have a fire wall capable of striking back on its own (A Klingon would never let an aggressor stand), automatic redundant backups (Klingons have backup organs), and a tendency to talk back if you do something stupid (If you had any honor you would never even think of using Bonsai Buddy).

I'm concerned

[SpaceAdmiral]

I'm concerned about the security on my new Intel iMac. Do any helpful /.ers want a SSH login on my machine so that they can take a look and tell me if it's secure?

It's just how you handle the marketing

[sprior]

"Creating a CSO position may be viewed by some as an admission of weakness." - Not if they market the position like the Maytag Repair Guy...

What is it with the 'Czar' title?

[Aspirator]

Why is it we have so many 'Czar' titles nowadays?

What about other titles for potentates?

'Chief' 'King' 'Master' 'Commander' 'Lord' .......

Re:What is it with the 'Czar' title?

[mscdex]

In Soviet Russia, the security Czar appoints Apple!

Security Czar role will fit in well in Apple

[dwalsh]

He will be able to work closely with the Quality Emperor. Both ultimately report to the Development Shogun. His office is just down the hall from the Usability Kaiser.

Every week, they hold a cross group meeting with the Sultan of Marketing, the Sales Duchess, and the Distribution Führer. They all are answerable to the Grand Baron of Charging More for Stuff because it is Shiny (he prefers people call him Tim, for brevity).

We need to defend against scare tactics

[cocoamix]

from a group secretly funded by Microsoft who call themselves "OS X Veterans for Truth."

Pictures of Jane Fonda on her iMac will be forthcoming.

Re:Public confidence?

[Midnight Thunder]

Huh? Most of the "public" I know doesn't have any lack of confidence in OS X and hasn't even heard all the latest "scares" of OS X's security.

What is OS X? Should it effect me? ;)