Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Businesses need to alert software vendors to vulnerabilities in their software in order to improve web and network security development, Mozilla's security chief has claimed.
Commenting recently, Window Snyder told Search Security that by forcing the issue, more stable programming practices would be developed.
She pointed to Microsoft as an example, which ramped up efforts to improve the security of its XP operating system after it was inundated with complaints from users.
"You have the power in this relationship ... Ask vendors for more than marketing claims about security," she advised.
Snyder added that customer contact is a strong driving force behind the justification for the financial outlay of improving software.
Elsewhere, CNet has pointed out that the need for better programming standards is beginning to extend beyond major software vendors.
Research cited by the website has shown that 60 per cent of all identified vulnerabilities are now present in web-based applications.
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