@article {1198, title = {Information Security Best Practices: First Steps for Startups and SMEs}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {8}, year = {2018}, month = {11/2018}, pages = {32-42}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {This article identifies important first steps toward understanding and implementing information security. From the broad selection of existing best practices, we introduce a lightweight yet comprehensive security framework with four useful first steps: identifying assets and risks; protecting accounts, systems, clouds, and data; implementing a continuity plan; and monitoring and reviewing. This article is intended primarily for startups and less mature companies, but it is likely to be of interest to any reader seeking an introduction to basic information security concepts and principles as well as their implementation.}, keywords = {best practices, cybersecurity, information security, risk management, SMEs, startups}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1198}, url = {https://timreview.ca/article/1198}, author = {Urpo Kaila and Linus Nyman} } @article {1066, title = {The Internet of (Vulnerable) Things: On Hypponen{\textquoteright}s Law, Security Engineering, and IoT Legislation}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {7}, year = {2017}, month = {04/2017}, pages = {5-11}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {The Internet of Things (IoT) and the resulting network-connectedness of everyday objects and appliances in our lives bring not only new features and possibilities, but also significant security concerns. These security concerns have resulted in vulnerabilities ranging from those limited in effect to a single device to vulnerabilities that have enabled IoT-based botnets to take over hundreds of thousands of devices to be used for illegal purposes. This article discusses the vulnerable nature of the IoT {\textendash} as symbolized by Hypponen{\textquoteright}s law {\textendash} and the parts both manufacturers and consumers play in these vulnerabilities. This article makes the case for the importance of security engineering for IoT manufacturers, highlights some significant issues to help consumers address these vulnerabilities, and argues for legislation as perhaps the only reliable means of securing the Internet and its connected devices.}, keywords = {consumers, cybersecurity, Hypponen{\textquoteright}s law, Internet of Things, IOT, legislation, manufacturers, security engineering, smart devices, vulnerability}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1066}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/1066}, author = {Mikko Hypponen and Linus Nyman} } @article {756, title = {The Business of Open Source Software: A Primer}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {4}, year = {2014}, month = {01/2014}, pages = {4-11}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {This article is meant as a primer for those interested in gaining a basic understanding of the business of open source software. Thus, we cover four main areas: i) what motivates businesses to get involved in open source; ii) common open source licenses and how they relate to community and corporate interests; iii) issues regarding the monetization of an open source program; and iv) open source business models currently employed. This article is particularly suitable for people who want a general understanding of the business of open source software; people who want to understand the significant issues regarding an open source program{\textquoteright}s potential to generate income; and entrepreneurs who want to create a company around open source code.}, keywords = {business source, dual licensing, entrepreneurship, open, open core, open source business models, open source licenses, open source software development}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/756}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/756}, author = {Michael (Monty) Widenius and Linus Nyman} } @article {757, title = {The Businesses of Open Data and Open Source: Some Key Similarities and Differences}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {4}, year = {2014}, month = {01/2014}, pages = {12-17}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, keywords = {business models, entrepreneurship, licensing, open data, open source}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/757}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/757}, author = {Juho Lindman and Linus Nyman} } @article {808, title = {Innovation Opportunities: An Overview of Standards and Platforms in the Video Game Industry}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {4}, year = {2014}, month = {07/2014}, pages = {15-21}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {The video game industry offers insights into the significance of standards and platforms. Furthermore, it shows examples of how new entrants can offer innovative services, while reducing their own risk, through bridging the boundaries between standards. Through an exploration of both past and present, this article aims to serve as a primer for understanding, firstly, the technological standards and platforms of the video game industry, and secondly, the recent innovations within the video game industry that have enabled products to be made available across platforms.}, keywords = {arcade games, computer games, console games, innovation, mobile games, platforms, standards, video game industry}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/808}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/808}, author = {Mikael Laakso and Linus Nyman} } @article {644, title = {Code Forking, Governance, and Sustainability in Open Source Software}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {3}, year = {2013}, month = {01/2013}, pages = {7-12}, publisher = {Talent First Network}, address = {Ottawa}, abstract = {The right to fork open source code is at the core of open source licensing. All open source licenses grant the right to fork their code, that is to start a new development effort using an existing code as its base. Thus, code forking represents the single greatest tool available for guaranteeing sustainability in open source software. In addition to bolstering program sustainability, code forking directly affects the governance of open source initiatives. Forking, and even the mere possibility of forking code, affects the governance and sustainability of open source initiatives on three distinct levels: software, community, and ecosystem. On the software level, the right to fork makes planned obsolescence, versioning, vendor lock-in, end-of-support issues, and similar initiatives all but impossible to implement. On the community level, forking impacts both sustainability and governance through the power it grants the community to safeguard against unfavourable actions by corporations or project leaders. On the business-ecosystem level forking can serve as a catalyst for innovation while simultaneously promoting better quality software through natural selection. Thus, forking helps keep open source initiatives relevant and presents opportunities for the development and commercialization of current and abandoned programs.}, keywords = {code forking; open source software; sustainability; innovation; planned obsolescence}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/644}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/644}, author = {Linus Nyman and Juho Lindman} } @article {691, title = {Introducing {\textquotedblleft}Business Source{\textquotedblright}: The Future of Corporate Open Source Licensing?}, journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review}, volume = {3}, year = {2013}, month = {06/2013}, pages = {5-12}, abstract = {The benefits of the open source development model have been proven by the test of time; however, making this development model economically feasible can be challenging. In this article, Monty Widenius puts forth a suggestion for a new type of license, which is the result of the lessons learned from decades of work on open source, both as programmer and entrepreneur. The result, {\textquotedblleft}business source{\textquotedblright}, is a license that seeks to enable a business model that can both harness the benefits of open source while generating sufficient income for the program{\textquoteright}s continued development. The business source license automatically changes terms after a given period: an initial non-open source license with specific usage restrictions that transforms to a fully open source license on a specific future date. In this article, we contribute a proposal for a novel license, a set of recommendations for managers, and a sample text of a business source license. This work will be of relevance to four main groups: i) those developing or managing a closed source program but who are interested in the benefits open source offers; ii) those managing open core programs; iii) projects in development; and iv) investors interested in funding open source projects.}, keywords = {business source, open core, open source business models, open source software development, software licensing}, issn = {1927-0321}, doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/691}, url = {http://timreview.ca/article/691}, author = {Michael (Monty) Widenius and Linus Nyman} }