Software security has become a public health and infrastructure issue. We have been running it like "I am selling you shoes". Not working.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Nick S
This is what I thought about most. Must get ppl off XP. Not supporting it while they're stuck on it isn't working.https://twitter.com/DeusExNovo/status/863728452637208577 …
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I didn't say XP forever. I said figure out moving them but not with the current model of "let them sink." Kids ambulances were diverted.pic.twitter.com/U0yOp0LR4m
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If we don't figure out how to make this happen, the alternatives are worse. Infrastructure will fail, lives lost. Current model not working.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted aditi 🇺🇸 💙 🇺🇸
Security of software has to be updated. We can't tell hospitals to junk 10 million dollar machine with XP embedded.https://twitter.com/aditi/status/863734656163651584 …
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Software folks are like "It's 10+ years old! It's ancient." No, your software is running infrastructure with 50 year span. Have to find way.
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And people giving me examples from car safety! That example works in favor of MY argument. Read a little history! https://www.amazon.com/Car-Safety-Wars-Technology-Politics/dp/1611477476 …pic.twitter.com/whZ1sWjB2E
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Seat belts and airbags and emissions have lifespans < 20yrs. Cars last > 20yrs. Isn't this similar?
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Defects and wearing out are different. But software lifecycle can no longer be "it ends when I say it ends, kxtybye!" That's not working.
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Takata recalled airbags from XP era but there's no replacements…instead of blaming MSFT why not blame GE/Toshiba/embedded sys manufacturers?
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History how how we got cars to be much safer is actually a good example. They dragged their feet every step of way.
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