There are always bugs in the first releases of operating systems and programs. There are literally hundreds of bugs in each application. Vendor fixes for recognized software problems are often available (also known as patches). A zero-day assault is often launched by criminals the day after a new vulnerability is made public. No one disputes the immorality of these criminals' actions, but what responsibility does a software firm have if its ineptitude or haste to market endangers its customers? Updates to security software are a must for all computer users.

There are always bugs in the first releases of operating systems and programs. There are literally hundreds of bugs in each application. Vendor fixes for recognized software problems are often available (also known as patches). A zero-day assault is often launched by criminals the day after a new vulnerability is made public. No one disputes the immorality of these criminals' actions, but what responsibility does a software firm have if its ineptitude or haste to market endangers its customers? Updates to security software are a must for all computer users.

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1PE

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Most software, including operating systems, is not error free when it is first released. Some programs, in fact, contain thousands of problems, called bugs. Software companies regularly release fixes (called patches) to correct known issues with released software. Many hackers and other criminals target these bugs with computer viruses or other attacks, frequently on the day a new vulnerability is announced—called a zero-day attack. Obviously, the acts by these criminals are not ethical, but what responsibility does a software company have to consumers if they are put at risk due to the company’s carelessness or rush to market? What responsibility do consumers have to make sure they keep their computers patched against new vulnerabilities?
When operating systems and most other types of software are first released, they are not completely bug-free.There are applications available that contain tens of thousands of bugs.Known flaws in published software are routinely addressed by software companies through the distribution of patches (also known as patches).Hackers and other criminals frequently launch zero-day attacks the day after a new vulnerability is publicly disclosed. No one can deny that these criminals' actions are unethical, but what duty does a software company have if their negligence or haste to market causes harm to customers? What are computer users' responsibilities in terms of staying up to date on security patches?
Operating systems and the vast majority of programmes do not begin their lives devoid of bugs. Applications have tens of thousands of bugs in them at any one time. It is common practise for software suppliers to give fixes for recognised software defects (also known as patches). Criminals often launch zero-day attacks the day after a newly discovered vulnerability is disclosed to the public. Nobody can dispute the immorality of what these criminals are doing, but a software firm has what duty to its customers if their inexperience or haste to compete in the market causes them harm? Users of computers are required to install the latest security updates.
Operating systems and most other types of software aren't completely bug-free when they're initially launched. There are applications out there that have tens of thousands of issues, which are referred to as bugs. Known problems with published software are routinely corrected by software firms via the provision of fixes (also known as patches). The day after a new vulnerability is publicly disclosed, hackers and other criminals often launch zero-day assaults to exploit it. No one can deny that these criminals' actions are unethical, but in the event that their negligence or haste to market causes harm to customers, what duty does a software firm have? What responsibilities do computer users have in terms of staying up to date on security patches?
Neither the operating system nor the majority of applications are released without some sort of initial hiccup. Tens of thousands of bugs have been found in popular applications. Vendors of software frequently release updates that fix previously discovered bugs. On the second day following the disclosure of a new vulnerability, cybercriminals launch zero-day attacks. No one can argue against the immorality of these criminals' actions, but what responsibility does a software firm have if its incompetence or haste to market causes harm to its customers? Users also have a responsibility to install any necessary security patches on their computers.
What is the difference between system security and program security.
Launch versions of operating systems and apps often include bugs. Multiple thousands of bugs have been found in popular application frameworks. When a problem is found in a piece of software, the manufacturer usually has a patch available for sale (also known as patches). The day after a new vulnerability is disclosed, criminals launch zero-day assaults. No one disputes the immorality of these criminals' actions, but what responsibility does a software firm have if its ineptitude or haste to market endangers its customers? Security fixes should be installed on a regular basis.
Identify a possible security attack that has been the result of a programming fault. What was the type of attack and what was the possible programming flaw leading to a vulnerability in the program?
What is Patch Management's purpose?
The following five justifications highlight the relevance of standard software patches and updates: What kind of response do you have?
The following five justifications highlight the relevance of standard software patches and updates:What kind of response do you have?
The patching of systems, reduces the known vulnerabilities, zero-day andunknown vulnerabilities that can potentially cause a DoS through exploitation.