Cybersecurity Quote by Alex Stamos
“There are major funding gaps for security research generally, particularly when it comes to defensive security practices and tools that will contribute to the protection and defense of the Internet.”
About This Quote
Source Conference: Security research summit, 2022
The speaker highlights a lack of funding for defensive security research and tools needed to protect the Internet.
In simple terms: Defensive security research is underfunded.
Push for increased investment in defensive security.
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When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- private sector R&D
- non‑profit grants
- academic programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can spur defensive security investment?
- Who should bear the cost?
Funding competition with offensive research may limit resources.