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

Re:Just ask Microsoft

[sheuer]

don't you mean 'crackers' not 'hackers'?

I'd like to see a Czar of Software Stability

[PenguinBoyDave]

I have been using a Mac iBook for some time with 10.4 , and LOVED it until I had to rebuilt it. Now, it's as unstable as Charles Mason on crack.

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

[955301]

Calling the Christian god a lord is a political move made by the church to invalidate the authority of true Lords and Kings. "Lord of Lords, King of Kings". No wonder your comment is flamebait - you're touting religious propoganda of a power hungry organization to an educated audience who struggle for self-determination.

This is a disgrace to the true Lords and Kings or any leader of any significance in our history. You invalidate their risks, struggles and courage by waving your hand in the air and suggesting that their efforts are nothing compared to the imaginary focal point of your self-centered religion. There was evil and greed amoung them, but at least they got blamed for it, whereas a natural disaster killing hundreds of thousands of people adorns your god with little criticism if any at all. Despite being the "Lord of Lords".

These constant, offtopic and ignorant religious advertising and hijacking of unrelated jargon and icons has reached a disgusting level. knock it off.