Navigating Software Security Challenges

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This chapter examines the intricate challenges of software development at scale, particularly in relation to security vulnerabilities and recent breaches. It highlights the responsibilities of open-source maintainers in managing dependencies and the risks posed by malicious actors in the ecosystem. The discussion underscores the need for heightened awareness and thoughtful practices in software modernization versus reliance on legacy systems.

Robert Ross joins us in CrowdStrike’s wake to dissect the largest outage in the history of information technology… and what it means for the future of the (software) world.

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