Risk Perception and Trusted Computer Systems: Is Open Source Software Really More Secure Than Proprietary Software?
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Author
David L. Wilson
Tech report number
CERIAS TR 2004-07
Entry type
mastersthesis
Abstract
While Open Source software is routinely described as "more secure" than commercial off the shelf software, all available evidence suggests that there is little difference in the level of trust that should be accorded either type of system. The paper also relies on an analysis using risk perception theory to explain why Open Source is widely believed to be "more secure" than other types of software.
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Date
2004 – 04 – 29
Booktitle
Risk Perception and Trusted Computer Systems: Is Open Source Software Really More Secure than Proprietary Software?
Key alpha
Wilson
School
Purdue University
Publication Date
2004-04-29
Contents
- History of the Open Source movement
- What makes a system secure?
- Theoretical arguments
- Experiential arguments
- Risk perception
Subject
Security and risk perception.