Open security

Open security is an initiative to tackle mounting software security challenges. It is based on the premise that any malware, including viruses, spamware, trogen, rootkits, worms, etc. share the same fundamental characteristic, that is, to conceal its identity and intention (also known as security through obscurity). On the other hand, legitimate software providers have every intention to tell the world that their software will not harm customers in any means.

See also

• OASIS (organization) (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards)
• OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)