Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by 5706906c06c on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @04:27PM
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I've done InfoSec for a bunch of startups, none seem to grasp the importance of security by design and how it can play an integral role in the business. It's exhausting to have to battle a neon-haired developer that wants to just write code (rightfully so,) not following a process or standards often engaging in arguments just to be right. Imagine one person going asking an entire engineering org to create security priorities until business gets a hold of those and comes back to yell at you for delaying sprints, yep, that's InfoSec for you. Also, any business that says "We take security seriously" isn't. That's a boilerplate they plucked out of the legalese to CYA.
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Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by dsfyu404ed on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @08:25PM
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This.
Nothing is secure by design because anyone that can make it secure by design can get a job somewhere they're taken seriously.
Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by CaptainZapp on Wednesday August 16, 2017 @02:30AM
(#15025362)
I certainly agree with your comment, since it reflects my experience in a lot of cases. But
"We take security seriously"
Why would such a statement legally cover your ass? From a legal perspective it sounds as dubious as warnings on a Truck "Stay back 10 metres. Truck is not responsible for damage"
Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by 5706906c06c on Wednesday August 16, 2017 @12:44PM
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I can't disagree. However, it doesn't deter businesses from using it as it demonstrates intent to maintain certain security posture, regardless of how ill-conceived that posture might be. That said, the statement is touchy feely, and will more than likely not hold true in the court of law when pressure tested.
Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by chickenfries on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @05:38PM
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edit: ah, nevermind, just a reference that went over my head
Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by mahyarm on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @05:44PM
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It's a play on words about the pointy haired boss
Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by 5706906c06c on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @06:04PM
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I meant not offense to those with neon-colored hair, correct on the PHB read. Also, Wally is based on a person I worked with. Apparently, he worked with Scott Adams back in the PacBell days.
Re:FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, ...
by chickenfries on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @07:03PM
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Aw, I feel bad about pointing it out now. I don't even have neon colored hair, but perhaps I am a bit jealous of the people who do.