DocumentCode
1089289
Title
DRM, Complexity, and Correctness
Author
Bellovin, Steve
Author_Institution
Columbia University
Volume
5
Issue
1
fYear
2007
Firstpage
80
Lastpage
80
Abstract
Steve Bellovin looks at the complex code behind Microsoft Vista and its DRM mechanisms. Increased amounts of code add to insecurity, but the real danger with DRM is with increased interaction among different pieces of code. A lot of new mechanisms have been introduced; more seriously, a lot of new communications paths and dependencies have been introduced. Worst of all, these paths and mechanisms are solving a new problem, one with which the profession has very little experience. Did Microsoft get it right?
Keywords
Computer security; Costs; Privacy; Protection; DRM; Vista; code; digital rights management; software;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Security & Privacy, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1540-7993
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSP.2007.5
Filename
4085601
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