If Your Vendor Says ‘Turn It Off,’ You’ve Already Lost
When Progress asked ShareFile customers to disable their software to stay secure, it wasn’t just a bug—it was a confession. The real story isn’t the vulnerability; it’s an industry that builds monolithic, opaque software with no graceful fail-safes. Sysadmins are left choosing between security and functionality. This article is a wake-up call: if your vendor’s only crisis response is ‘turn it off,’ you’re not buying a solution—you’re buying a hostage situation.