Reflections on Scoping Trust in Modern Web Environments

Explore a thought-provoking keynote address from AppSecEU 2014 that delves into the complexities of trust in the modern web environment. Examine the challenges of relying on code, devices, infrastructure, and institutions not created by oneself, and the potential consequences when that trust is betrayed. Analyze gaps in current trust and security scope models, and consider strategies for building a more trustworthy web without the need to create every component from scratch. Learn from Wendy Seltzer, Policy Counsel and Technology & Society Domain Lead at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as she shares insights on privacy, security, and social web standards. Discover the importance of transparency, web of trust, and code pinning in improving security for web applications and fostering a more secure digital landscape.