The recent news about security vulnerabilities in common microprocessors and, by implication, popular operating systems and applications have left many users rightly concerned about their IT security. more
Cloud initiatives, SaaS, subscriptions, pay-per-use, and a bevy of new, customer-centric licensing models are wreaking havoc with some ISVs who are struggling to keep up with their own antiquated lice more
Pay-per-use software licensing is not a new concept. In fact, as discovered in a recent Google search, the business model was under consideration as far back as 1993 ( Host Users Seek License Details, more
Cybercrime will cost up to $6 trillion by 2021, according to a report recently released by Cybersecurity Ventures . This colossal number is equivalent to nearly half of today’s US Gross Domestic Produ more
“The next generation of software monetization is not just about IP protection nor limited to licensing alternatives (perpetual versus term), but rather about enabling business models that provide addi more
U.S. Senators recently introduced legislation intended to improve the cybersecurity of Internet-connected devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 would require that more
In our daily lives, how frequently have we heard someone say “let’s make sure we are on the same page”, whether it be during a personal interaction or a business communication? Pretty often I would sa more
It seems like every day we hear about damaging and costly cyberattacks resulting from pirated software, theft of digital Intellectual Property, stolen personal, financial and medical data, or maliciou more
When I last googled Blockchain , 21 million results were returned, and I am sure this number is on the rise as government agendas, panels at international trade shows, and every vendor dealing in IT s more
“We are keeping our computers offline. That way, they are safe.” I don’t know whether the IT professionals at French carmakers, British NHS hospitals, or German train operators believed this. What I d more
If you are a history buff, you might find this post interesting. If you are a history buff with interest in cryptography and software hacking, you may have a lot of fun with it. First the history. In more
When software on a consumer’s computer becomes problematic or stops working altogether, in most cases, it is simply a nuisance without significant financial or business implications. In commercial env more
“In an eye-opening embedded systems safety and security survey conducted by the Barr Group , 28 percent of respondents said the systems they work on could cause injury or fatalities and 60 percent of more
Here at Wibu-Systems, we spend much of our time speaking with customers and evangelizing at industry meetings and conferences regarding the importance of protecting software and intellectual property more
Employing a features-on-demand licensing strategy has significant advantages for developers as well as end users. In many instances, the full capabilities of a particular software program are rarely u more
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that has slipped easily into our everyday vocabulary, bringing with it exotic notions of smart appliances, driverless automobiles, intelligent monitors, and the more
“The system should not require secrecy and it must not be a problem if it falls into enemy hands.” Those were the words of Auguste Kerckhoffs, who published two articles in 1883 in which he surveyed t more
Understanding the Vulnerabilities of IIoT Endpoints Much has been written lately about IIoT endpoints and their many potential security vulnerabilities. As defined by the Industrial Internet Consortiu more
The push for some form of liability for vendors who sell faulty or insecure software has been the subject of debate for many years with little or no clear agreement on its legality or how to enforce i more
In the past decade, the Internet has dramatically changed the way software and the corresponding licenses are delivered. As we know, the days of the CD ROM installation are long gone. Consumers today more