more on cybersecurity neglected

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Claudio Gutierrez <gutierrezclaudio () terra cl>
Date: October 19, 2004 9:54:06 AM EDT
To: dave () farber net, johan () ccs neu edu
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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