The Most Dangerous File in Your Repo Might Be SECURITY.md
Developers write far more legally consequential prose than they think, and almost none of it is code. It's the SECURITY.md in the repo root. It's the "Security" page someone in marketing asked you to fill in three years ago. It's the status page update typed at 2 a.m., and the sentence in a customer notice specifying exactly which data was affected. The research summarized in this overview of…
In the legal case against SolarWinds, Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled that the company's Security Statement, which described technical practices to customers, was concrete enough to stand up to scrutiny. This is because specific, verifiable claims about access controls and password policies are more likely to be challenged and held accountable compared to vague marketing language.
The research surrounding post-breach communication emphasizes the importance of precise technical reporting in incident disclosures, as vague statements can lead to significant financial repercussions for affected parties and a decline in stock prices. Companies should strive to publish accurate information about their security practices and controls, rather than avoiding the topic altogether.
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