Secure by Design: Progress or Punchline in the Battle Against Cyber Threats?
Secure by design is making strides, but the road is as bumpy as a pogo stick on a cobblestone path. As applications multiply like rabbits and attackers get sneakier, the challenge grows. Yet, experts say we’re not just patching holes but eliminating entire bug classes—progress that makes hackers work harder for their mischief.
Hot Take:
Secure by design? More like “secure by sheer willpower and a dash of optimism.” While progress is being made, it’s like trying to run a marathon with a turtle on your back. Sure, you’re moving forward, but not at the pace you’d hoped for. The cybersecurity world is one tough cookie, and attackers are the crumbs that just won’t stay in the jar. But hey, at least we’re not drowning in a sea of vulnerabilities anymore—just dog-paddling through a slightly smaller pool.
Key Points:
- CISA’s secure by design initiative aims to reduce exploitable vulnerabilities.
- OWASP top 10 progress is a key metric for measuring success.
- Veracode research shows improvement in OWASP pass rates over five years.
- EPSS data indicates a decrease in highly exploitable vulnerabilities.
- Third-party dependencies remain a significant challenge.