[IP] more on cybersecurity neglected
Begin forwarded message:
From: Claudio Gutierrez <gutierrezclaudio@xxxxxxxx>
Date: October 19, 2004 9:54:06 AM EDT
To: dave@xxxxxxxxxx, johan@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [IP] more on cybersecurity neglected
Bruce Schneier suggests (and I tend to agree) that the only way we'll
see substantial improvements to computer security is when computer
owners and software vendors become liable for havok wreaked with their
computers.
He predicts a new form of insurance: security liability insurance.
computer owners liable for havoc wreaked with their computers? Security
liability insurance?
Nice idea but not a practical one.
How do you sue thousands of PCs owners, living in different countries
with different laws if their PC were used for a DDoS?
Do your car insurance cover damages when you are drunk or without
driving license? Will we ask a "driver license" for working in a PC?
Regards
Claudio
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