Vulnerability Markets
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Vulnerabilities are errors in computer systems which can be exploited to breach security mechanisms. Such information can be very valuable as it decides about the success of attack or defense in computer networks. This essay introduces into the economic perspective on computer security and discusses the advantages and drawbacks of different concepts for vulnerability markets, where security-related information can be traded.
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