Real Vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity and how VEP reform makes us all safer
Some of our critical vulnerabilities were exposed last weekend, as a ransomware attack took unpatched systems by surprise. These vulnerabilities put users and businesses at significant risk, disabling computer systems at hospitals and businesses around the world.
At the same time, exploiting these same vulnerabilities can also be useful for law enforcement and intelligence operations. It’s important to weigh many factors when the government decides what to do.
The Vulnerabilities Equities Process (VEP) is the U.S. government’s process for reviewing and coordinating the disclosure of new vulnerabilities learns about. The VEP remains shrouded in secrecy, and is in need of process reforms to ensure transparency, accountability, and oversight.
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