29 Quotes by Andrew Jaquith

The problem with most security products is that they require people to change their behavior, so vendors need to make it as simple as possible for all users to take the necessary steps to protect themselves.

Obtaining a guilty plea is a positive step in combating a growing problem -- hijacking thousands of computers for personal gain. The case validates what we have seen as the criminalization of the Windows platform, and it is especially dangerous because the exploit was used for a profit motive.

I am glad H&R Block says that revealing social security numbers is against its policy. The question is what is it going to do about it, and is anyone going to get into trouble for this breach of security.

But the fact that there was a security breach is troubling, especially if there are no technical fixes available to protect the system,

With more people getting involved, identity management is getting more complicated instead of simpler. A single solution would simplify the process, and all of these offerings do the same things.

This Scarlet Letter approach was very effective in deterring similar thefts.

Traditional signature-based security products can't stop zero-day attacks. Our research shows that while 99% of corporations have deployed anti-virus software, nearly two-thirds (64%) nonetheless suffered virus or worm outbreaks that disrupted at least one business unit. Behavioral security solutions are an increasingly important part of a balanced security program.

Up to three licenses is a real good deal. I think it is very consumer-friendly and a good deal for families and SOHO (small office, home office) type businesses.

There could be demand for the technology developed through Higgins, because there are those enterprises that have no interest in adopting a Microsoft solution and want a viable alternative.