Open-Source Software Holds the Key to Solving Log4Shell-Like Problems | Linux Today

Open-Source Software Holds the Key to Solving Log4Shell-Like Problems

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James Patterson
Dec 24, 2021

Using open-source software has proven to be one of the most effective responses to this type of risk. While open-source software doesn’t guarantee a life free of vulnerabilities, it does guarantee fast response and remediation, which is crucial in the event of a large-scale security risk such as that brought on by Log4Shell.

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James Patterson

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