NCSC Declares War on “Unforgivable” Software Bugs: Time to Secure Up or Ship Out!
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is urging the software industry to zap “unforgivable vulnerabilities” at the source. By making operating systems more secure and frameworks more robust, the NCSC hopes to make secure programming the new normal. Because really, who needs a software bug ruining their day?
Hot Take:
Oh, the NCSC is out here swinging for the fences! They’re basically telling software developers, “Hey, stop being lazy, fix your code, and save the world!” It’s like asking a chef to stop serving raw chicken because it’s not a secret recipe—it’s just food poisoning. But hey, maybe this tough love will finally get the tech world to prioritize security over shiny new features!
Key Points:
- The NCSC wants to eradicate “unforgivable vulnerabilities” in software by enhancing developer security practices.
- It suggests making operating systems more secure and improving development frameworks.
- A voluntary Code of Practice for Software Vendors will be introduced, possibly becoming mandatory later.
- The NCSC released a paper to help identify “forgivable” versus “unforgivable” vulnerabilities.
- Current incentives prioritize new features over security, which the NCSC aims to change.
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