This manual pertains to the book "Geekonomics: The Real Cost of Insecure Software" by David Rice, published by Addison-Wesley Professional. Released on November 29, 2007, this work delves into the critical issue of software security and its far-reaching consequences. The book examines historical incidents, such as a 1996 Boeing 757 crash and a 2003 U.S. power outage, both linked to software defects, and highlights how vulnerabilities can lead to significant disruptions and financial losses. It further explores instances like the 2005 Toyota Prius recall due to software errors and the increasing prevalence of cybercrime in 2006, underscoring the urgent need for improved software reliability and security.
The scope of this manual encompasses the core arguments and revelations presented in David Rice's "Geekonomics." It aims to inform readers about the systemic issues within the software industry that contribute to insecurity and carelessness. The manual discusses the economic incentives that may reward flawed software development and proposes solutions for revamping these incentives to achieve greater reliability and security. It serves as a comprehensive resource for users, decision-makers, employees, and business owners seeking to understand and address the profound impact of insecure software on individuals and society.
The Real Cost of Insecure Software
• In 1996, software defects in a Boeing 757 caused a crash that killed 70 people…
• In 2003, a software vulnerability helped cause the largest U.S. power outage in decades…
• In 2004, known software weaknesses let a hacker invade T-Mobile, capturing everything from passwords to Paris Hilton’s photos…
• In 2005, 23,900 Toyota Priuses were recalled for software errors that could cause the cars to shut down at highway speeds…
• In 2006 dubbed “The Year of Cybercrime,” 7,000 software vulnerabilities were discovered that hackers could use to access private information…
• In 2007, operatives in two nations brazenly exploited software vulnerabilities to cripple the infrastructure and steal trade secrets from other sovereign nations…
Software has become crucial to the very survival of civilization. But badly written, insecure software is hurting people–and costing businesses and individuals billions of dollars every year. This must change. In Geekonomics, David Rice shows how we can change it.
Rice reveals why the software industry is rewarded for carelessness, and how we can revamp the industry’s incentives to get the reliability and security we desperately need and deserve. You’ll discover why the software industry still has shockingly little accountability–and what we must do to fix that.
Brilliantly written, utterly compelling, and thoroughly realistic, Geekonomics is a long-overdue call to arms. Whether you’re software user, decision maker, employee, or business owner this book will change your life…or even save it.
Author: Rice, David
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Geekonomics: The Real Cost of Insecure Software (paperback)
Pages: 00384 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-11-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780321735973
Category: Computers : Networking - Vendor Specific
The Real Cost of Insecure Software
• In 1996, software defects in a Boeing 757 caused a crash that killed 70 people…
• In 2003, a software vulnerability helped cause the largest U.S. power outage in decades…
• In 2004, known software weaknesses let a hacker invade T-Mobile, capturing everything from passwords to Paris Hilton’s photos…
• In 2005, 23,900 Toyota Priuses were recalled for software errors that could cause the cars to shut down at highway speeds…
• In 2006 dubbed “The Year of Cybercrime,” 7,000 software vulnerabilities were discovered that hackers could use to access private information…
• In 2007, operatives in two nations brazenly exploited software vulnerabilities to cripple the infrastructure and steal trade secrets from other sovereign nations…
Software has become crucial to the very survival of civilization. But badly written, insecure software is hurting people–and costing businesses and individuals billions of dollars every year. This must change. In Geekonomics, David Rice shows how we can change it.
Rice reveals why the software industry is rewarded for carelessness, and how we can revamp the industry’s incentives to get the reliability and security we desperately need and deserve. You’ll discover why the software industry still has shockingly little accountability–and what we must do to fix that.
Brilliantly written, utterly compelling, and thoroughly realistic, Geekonomics is a long-overdue call to arms. Whether you’re software user, decision maker, employee, or business owner this book will change your life…or even save it.
Author: Rice, David
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Geekonomics: The Real Cost of Insecure Software (paperback)
Pages: 00384 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-11-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780321735973
Category: Computers : Networking - Vendor Specific
