Report tells programmers to put security over creativity

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This is interesting!

> "The broad swath of initiatives is needed to help companies improve the quality of their software, said Scott Charney, chief security strategist for Microsoft and co-chairman of the Security Across the Software Development Life Cycle Task Force."

> "Moreover, certification would be a must, said Jim Cohlenberger, security advisor for the Business Software Alliance, which acted as the administrative organization for the working group."

> "The proposal likely means that future software programmers would have to pay to gain the credentials necessary to work for companies that make the most popular applications."

> "Perhaps the most surprising recommendation is that government study the effectiveness of tailored government action to increase security. The Department of Homeland Security should examine "such options as liability, and liability relief, regulation and regulatory reform, tax incentives, enhanced prosecution, research and development, education, and other incentives," the report said."

So...MS says "We're getting our asses kicked for crappy software". BSA says "If you give us enough money we'll give you a piece of paper saying you can be hired". And they want me as a taxpayer to cover the overhead. Would you like a tax break on that also?

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