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Exploring SSSCA's Effects on Digital Devices and Security Norms

A controversial law was recently drafted, although not yet introduced, by U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings (D-South Carolina), chairman of the Senate Commerce committee, and Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), titled "The Security Systems Standards and Certification Act" (SSSCA).. . .. A controversial law was recently drafted, although not yet introduced, by U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings (D-South Carolina), chairman of the Senate Commerce committee, and Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), titled "The Security Systems Standards and Certification Act" (SSSCA). If made into law, the proposed bill would make it illegal to "manufacture, import, offer to the public, provide or otherwise traffic in" digital devices that do not use "certified security technologies." The link for this article located at OS Opinion is no longer available. . The SSSCA shapes the future of digital devices, mandating strict security compliance that may limit user modifications and repair options, affecting autonomy.. Security Systems Standards, Digital Privacy, Cybersecurity, Tech Policy. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Sep 18, 2001 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Privacy
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Examining Liability in Network System Security Failures

There's no agreement on who ultimately should be--or can be--held liable when networked systems go down and damage is done. Should the government step in and regulate? Is it up to individual computer users and companies to stay on top . . . . There's no agreement on who ultimately should be--or can be--held liable when networked systems go down and damage is done. Should the government step in and regulate? Is it up to individual computer users and companies to stay on top of technology and take necessary security precautions? Should we blame the software industry for selling insecure products? Here are some opinions on this thorny issue, taken from FRONTLINE's interviews with Robert Giovagnoni, Executive Vice President of iDefense; Richard Power, Editorial Director of Computer Security Institute; Burce Schneier, author of Digital Security in a Networked World ; Martha Stansell-Gamm, chief of the U.S. Justice Department's Computer Crime section; and Robert Steele, CEO of Open Source Solutions. . Liability discussions in system failures are vital in today's interconnected world, emphasizing the need for accountability among developers and users alike. Network Security, User Accountability, Cyber Risk Management, Digital Safety. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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