Security defaults versus ease of use

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A firewall problem becomes a design dilemma rather than a simple product recommendation. Dr. Dave explains that leaving everything open makes software easy but defeats the security purpose, while closing everything protects the user but demands learning and configuration that can make a new user believe the software is broken.

2:43 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2006-02-04. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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