Software security for open-source systems

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TitleSoftware security for open-source systems
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsCowan, C
Secondary TitleIEEE Security & Privacy Magazine
Volume1
Issue1
Pagination38 - 45
Date Published01/2003
ISSN Number1540-7993
Keywordssecurity
Abstract

Debate over whether open-source software development leads to more or less secure software has raged for years. Neither is intrinsically correct: open-source software gives both attackers and defenders greater power over system security. Fortunately, several security-enhancing technologies for open-source systems can help defenders improve their security.
DOI10.1109/MSECP.2003.1176994
Short TitleIEEE Secur. Privacy Mag.
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