Secure Software Development Discussion

Ms Pam Beasley was at a meeting of Software directors and Kevin Mitnick spoke. She was impressed. She found an old video from several decades ago and she is not sure how relevant the video is today. She asked for an information paper of at least 250 words, and one supporting image. Format your report in accordance with the WUST Writing guide. Please do not simply list the answers. This should be a professional academic report with several references and inline citations.

watch Mr Mitnick’s testimony to the US Congress (watch 6:55-22 min mark):

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1. Give a brief background on Kevin Mitnick.

2. What are some specific issues/risks that Kevin discusses which are still true today?

3. In regard to secure software development, how does this apply? (consider topics we have discussed in class)

4. What recommendations would you provide Ms. Beasley to mitigate these issues/risks?