The 1980's and today's technology have something in common, security issues are rampant and no one cares until they're exploited. Cliff Stoll was put through the loops by several government and private agencies and was never taken seriously until catastrophe seemed eminent. Even with all the issues surfacing today, people are still reluctant to address critical weaknesses in our computer systems. A PhD from a security firm showed how with around a million dollars a dedicated individual could easily hire enough skill to hack the power grid, destroying the nation's power. Think Revolution. As technology infiltrates other fields the security risk rises. From pacemakers to prison doors, hackers are gaining possible opportunities like never before; until technology is actually built from the ground up with security in mind, this will be the case. As long as deadlines, budgets, and features continue to take precedence over security, we will never be safe.
Book: Cuckoo's Egg
Book: Cuckoo's Egg
Thankfully a lot of people DO care these days. But you're right, often they don't care until its too late.
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