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“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.” quote by Alex Stamos
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“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.”

Alex Stamos

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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.

Key Takeaway

Push for increased investment in defensive security.

Themes

security research funding internet defense

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

industry policy

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • private sector R&D
  • non‑profit grants
  • academic programs

Key Concepts

cybersecurity public‑private partnership innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives can spur defensive security investment?
  • Who should bear the cost?
A Different Perspective

Funding competition with offensive research may limit resources.

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