JavaScript, security, and the case for feature simplicity
JavaScript engines are frequently targeted by malicious attackers, and dozens of vulnerabilities are reported in them every year. Most of these occur due to errors made while implementing well-specified features. Natalie Silvanovich discusses the link between feature complexity, developer error, and security vulnerabilities and the importance of considering implementation difficulty in design.
| Talk Title | JavaScript, security, and the case for feature simplicity |
| Speakers | Natalie Silvanovich (Google) |
| Conference | O’Reilly Velocity Conference |
| Conf Tag | Building and maintaining complex distributed systems |
| Location | San Jose, California |
| Date | June 12-14, 2018 |
| URL | Talk Page |
| Slides | Talk Slides |
| Video | Talk Video |
JavaScript engines are frequently targeted by malicious attackers, and dozens of vulnerabilities are reported in them every year. Most of these occur due to errors made while implementing well-specified features. Natalie Silvanovich discusses the link between feature complexity, developer error, and security vulnerabilities and the importance of considering implementation difficulty in design.
