Open source software — it’s fast, it’s popular, it’s practical, and, best of all, it’s free. Chances are you’re using some of it somewhere in your enterprise; in fact, you’re probably using it in multiple places. One of the most frequent questions security professionals get asked is how open source software compares to its commercial counterparts from a security perspective. There are a number of well-respected individuals arguing on both sides of the “open source security” fence.

(Good read and it might surprise you. Baldy)

 

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Source: The Truth About Open Source Security