Open Source Security Myths Dispelled
The decision to deploy proprietary, rather than open source security solutions (OSS), is often influenced by some commonly held perceptions.
Many IT professionals can’t seem to shake off the belief that OSS is inherently risky unreliable and complex. I am going to examine the most common of these perceptions to highlight how the facts are very often the exact opposite to what people believe.
Open source critics often doubt the stability of the platforms. The number and frequency of patches that OSS products need to stay secure is high and rapid.
However, the fast flowing evolution inherent to open source products means that potential vulnerabilities and design flaws are uncovered faster than in programs built on proprietary code, which typically have fewer developers – all of who are restricted in working to defined development objectives and timescales.
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