Easy to use software can also be sure
Anyone who has worked with computers has long been observed that the major operating systems and applications have become easier to use through the years (supposedly). The tasks that are used for complex procedures and professional experience to do now is done with a simple click. For example, the creation of an Active Directory domain in Windows 2000 or higher can now be done by a wizard that even the most novice technology believe that it can “guarantee” the configuration of the operating environment. It is in fact far from the truth. Half the time because the procedure is properly configured DNS or security permissions are relaxed because the user can not perform a specific function.
If it is easy to create, it is as safe
One of the reasons operating systems and applications “appear” to work with them easier for developers to use well-established procedures and reusable objects to take care of all the complex tasks for you. For example, in the old days, when I started as a developer using assembly language and C / C + +, I had to write almost all the code myself. Now everything is visually driven, with millions of lines of code already written for you. All you have to do is create the framework for its implementation and development environment and compiler adds all the other things for you. Who wrote this code? How can you be sure it is secure. Basically, you have no idea and not easy to answer this question.
A safe environment there are no good to the complexity
The reality is that it seems easier to the surface in May, but the complexity of the backup software can be amazing. And guess what, a safe environment and not to coexist with the complexity. This is one reason why there are many opportunities for hackers, viruses and malicious software to attack computers. How many errors in the operating system from Microsoft? I can almost guarantee that no one really knows, even the developers of Microsoft. However, I can tell you that there are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of bugs, holes and security vulnerabilities in applications and systems that are waiting to be discovered and exploited maliciously.
What is the reliability and security are complex systems?
Let’s make a comparison between the software world and the assurance that the space program. NASA scientists have known for years that the space shuttle is one of the most complex systems in the world. Miles of wiring, incredible mechanical functions, millions of lines of operating system and application code and systems do not protect the systems fail, and yet not to protect other systems systems . Systems like the space shuttle is necessary for the performance of consistency, cost efficiency and have a great time between the failure (MTBF).
Overall, the space shuttle has a good record. One thing that is not, even if it is profitable and consistent. Whenever there is a rejection of the cultures of different problems that cause delays. In some cases, even the most basic components of this complex system, like the “O” rings, have unfortunately led to a fatal outcome. Why things are how you lost? Not only on the radar screen, because all the other complexities of the system requires a lot of attention? There are millions of different variables, I am sure. The fact is that NASA scientists know they have to work on developing less complex systems to achieve their goals.
This same principle of reducing the complexity to improve safety, performance and reduce failures is in fact the world of computers and networks. Never once, which is associated here to talk about mine incredibly complex systems design for clients and how I backing up a iban apply. How in the world are people supposed to cost effectively and reliably manage such things. In some cases, it is almost impossible. Ask any organization or the number of versions of different brands of intrusion detection systems that have passed. As the number of times have infections by viruses and malware by the poor development of software applications. Or, if you have a security breach because the developer of a specific system was motivated by the ease of use, and without wishing to start a piece of code that is useful to an attacker.
Can I write a document without a potential security issue please
A few days ago I thought of something as simple as Microsoft Word. I use Word all the time, every day, indeed. Do you know how powerful this application really is? Microsoft Word can do all sorts of complex tasks, such as mathematics, algorithms, graphs, trend analysis, the source of madness and graphics, links to external data, including databases, Web-based and enforcement functions.
Do you know what I use to write documents. nothing crazy or complex, at least most of the time. Is not it interesting that when you installed or configured Microsoft Word, it is possible to install only the skeleton of the basic version of the product. I mean, really stripped so there was not much to it. You can do this to some extent, but all share the application components are still there. Almost all computers that have compromised the safety assessment has MS Word installed. I can not tell you how many times I used the opportunity to make requests for all kinds of complex tasks to engage the system and other systems. Let the details of this article, but for another.
Conclusion
Here’s the bottom line. Systems become more complex, usually on behalf of the ease of use for end users, more through lack of opportunity, commitment and infection increases. There are ways to make things easy to use, offers good performance and a wide variety of functions and reduce the complexity and still maintain security. It only takes a little more time to develop the mind and security. One might think that much of the responsibility of the insecurity complex software should fall on the shoulders of developers. But the reality is that we, the users and consumers are partly to blame. We want the software is bigger, faster, can do almost everything, and we want it quickly. We have no time to wait for the development of safe, non?
Easy to use software can also be sure
Anyone who has worked with computers has long been observed that the major operating systems and applications have become easier to use through the years (supposedly). The tasks that are used for complex procedures and professional experience to do now is done with a simple click. For example, the creation of an Active Directory domain in Windows 2000 or higher can now be done by a wizard that even the most novice technology believe that it can “guarantee” the configuration of the operating environment. It is in fact far from the truth. Half the time because the procedure is properly configured DNS or security permissions are relaxed because the user can not perform a specific function.
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