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GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Can governments protect us from dangerous software bugs?

Nov 21, 2023
The podcast explores the need for software security and the role of governments. Topics covered include software vulnerabilities and exploitation, best practices for reporting vulnerabilities, bug bounty programs, and government involvement in vulnerability disclosure.
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Quick takeaways

  • The government's role is to create an environment that promotes responsible handling of vulnerabilities in software development.
  • Coordinated disclosure is crucial in reporting vulnerabilities, with bug bounty programs being a beneficial tool.

Deep dives

The Imperfection of Software Development

The podcast discusses how the software industry needs to improve in developing more secure code, but acknowledges that perfect code is not achievable with current development practices. The government's role is seen as creating an environment where the responsible handling of vulnerabilities is feasible and desirable.

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