Failure Is Always an Option - Building Reliable Systems in an Uncertain World

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the critical importance of reliability in software systems that run our world. Learn about the history of systems engineering, strategies for building reliability into software, and the consequences of system failures. Gain insights from historical examples like the Apollo mission and modern case studies such as M-Pesa. Discover how risk assessment, two-factor authentication, and machine learning impact system reliability. Understand the holistic approach to systems engineering that encompasses software, hardware, networks, and people. Examine the challenges of creating dependable systems in a world where software comes with no warranties or safeguards.