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Re:The world could run on older hardware if software optimiz... by jimbokun on Tuesday May 13, 2025 @05:34PM (#43977986)
With the introduction of insurance for covering the cost of a security breach, suddenly managers have an understanding of the value of at least the security aspect of software quality. As it impacts their premiums.
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Re:The world could run on older hardware if software optimiz... by worik on Tuesday May 13, 2025 @05:52PM (#43978180)
I really hope so. But I do not have much faith in insurance companies. I have seen what they have done to worker safety, made it a minefield for workers, a box ticking exercise for bosses, and done very little for worker safety.

What works for worker safety is regulation. I am afraid the same will be true for software.

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Re:The world could run on older hardware if software optimiz... by jimbokun on Tuesday May 13, 2025 @09:30PM (#43979779)
The regulations are the reason the insurance policies exist. Otherwise, corporations would just ignore or cover up any breaches.
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