full-disclosure - Publishing exploit code

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Date: Thu Jun 30 19:06:09 2005
From: michael.holstein at csuohio.edu (Michael Holstein)
Subject: Publishing exploit code - what is it good for

> What I need is a security administrator, CSO, IT manager or sys admin that can 
> explain why they find public exploits are good for THEIR organizations. Maybe 
> we can start changing public opinion with regards to full disclosure, and 
> hopefully start with this opinion leader.

Easy .. so we can develop ways to test for the problem.

Public exploit code leads (usually almost instantly) to 
development/improvement of Nessus, Snort, etc. rules.

Cheers,

Michael Holstein CISSP GCIA
Cleveland State University