No longer can we use “security through obscurity” excuses to explain how so called “closed,” or compiled and obscured, software is more secure. Open source is the future, and is more adaptable and responsive to community demands and security issues. When in doubt, however, open source also allows companies such as ours full access to all code resources, which we can comprehensively scan and analyze, to ensure the most robust level of software security possible for critical environments.
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The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
recent posts
- Netizen: Monday Security Brief (8/24/2026)
- Across the Classification Boundary: The Security Risk of Moving Data Between NIPRNet and SIPRNet
- Inside the Active Threat Targeting Siemens S7 PLCs Across U.S. Critical Infrastructure
- The Security Debt Hidden in Legacy Encryption
- What PHANTOM-B Reveals About the New Agentic AI Threat Model
about
Netizen is an award-winning ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2015 certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB) company specializing in cybersecurity with offices and locations around the country. Our work is truly global as we support customers all across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia. We are America’s fastest growing cybersecurity company in 2019 and a national “Best Workplace” according to Inc. Magazine. We also received the Department of Labor HireVETS Platinum Medallion for our veteran-focused hiring, training, and retention programs in addition to numerous other accolades.
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