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In this final video, we’ll revisit some of our common themes and strategies. We’ll also touch on additional tools and tips that can help you stay secure.
New Terms:
- Open Source -- The program code is available for inspection.
- Security Audit -- A formal review of the implementation of a tool performed by a third party.
- Maintained -- A tool receives regular updates.
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We'll also touch on other tools and
tips to help you stay secure.
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But first, let's take a quick step
back and start with some guidelines on
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how to determine if a program or
tool is right for you.
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Guidelines for Selecting Quality Tools
[SOUND] Open Source.
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Is the full source code available for
inspection?
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This may seem counter-intuitive at first.
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You may think,
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if the implementation is exposed, isn't
it easier to find the vulnerabilities?
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But this actually works in our favor,
as the more eyes there are on a project,
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the better chance of those
vulnerabilities being corrected.
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