Open source makes more sense than ever in the current climate and, according to the 2020 Open Source Jobs Report, businesses are increasingly seeking those who possess talent and skills in this area.
The widespread adoption of open-source software, programs and development is revolutionizing careers in cybersecurity. The Linux Foundation jobs report shares what recruiters are looking for and which technologies are in demand.
Eric S. Raymond, one of open-source's founding fathers, thinks we're nearing the last phase of the desktop wars. The winner? Windows… running on Linux. "Google chose to save money and increase security by using Linux as the basis for Chrome OS. This worked out really well for Google. It can for Microsoft with -- let's take a blast from the past -- and call it Lindows as well."
According to IBM, open security will facilitate the interoperability and capabilities of cyber security tools while alleviating vendor lock-in for enterprises.
Malicious hackers and are developing more tools to target Linux-based systems used by government and big business.
Radenta Technologies Inc., a Filipino-owned computing technology company, explains the benefits of usng Linux: "Companies and individuals select Linux for their servers for its security, flexibility and robustness, complemented by excellent support".
The use of Linux is becoming increasingly common in the development of modern embedded medical devices for various reasons - including the high level of security it offers. Discover how embedded developers can ease development of advanced Linux-based medical devices for reliability and safety.
Recently, stories of how insecure Linux is have dominated security news headlines. However, there's one critical issue with the majority of them: They're fake news. The underlying problem is incompetent system administrators.
Linux has recently recorded massive growth, with its market share increasing pretty much every single month as more users decided to give the platform a shot. Transparency and improved security are among the main reasons users are making the switch from Windows to Linux.
Tricentis and three survey project collaborators have provided new insights on global trends in open-source tool testing - revealing that technical skills is the main roadblock to open-source tool adoption.
Open-source software is becoming increasingly commonplace within organizations, bringing a different set of risks and perceived challenges compared to closed-source or proprietary software. An new Information Security Forum (ISF) report helps security professionals recognize the benefits and perceived challenges of using open-source software.
The ransomware plague has been the talk of the cybersecurity town since the emergence of CryptoLocker back in 2013 - and these attacks are increasingly targeting Linux users. Learn about some notorious Linux ransomware variants and get advice on how to secure your system against this growing threat.
State-backed APT groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices in this new remote work environment. This article explores how the industry is fighting back.
Total vulnerabilities in OSS more than doubled in 2019 - suggesting that while open-source code is often considered more secure than commercial software, OSS vulnerabilities are on the rise and may be a blindspot for many organizations.
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Linux has long been considered the underdog of the desktop operating system world; however, Linux adoption is now improving at a rapid pace.
Ubuntu is currently the most popular Linux distro, and has recently managed to overtake the Windows XP.
The value of OSS is undeniable. OSS offers organisations greater flexibility and cost savings. However, it needs to be understood that no software is completely bullet proof and OSS shares the same inherent risks as traditional software.
Have you heard that Linux creator Linus Torvalds has upgraded his personal desktop, replacing his previous Intel CPU with the AMD Threadripper 3970x?
Adopting open-source software and technology has the potential to improve an organizations' security posture if this technology is properly monitored and maintained. A new report from Synopsys indicates that many organizations are falling down on the job, resulting in serious security issues.
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