The Perils of Self-Publishing

This article is published in The Analogies Project

Modern technologies allow a single person to write an application code and publish it on the Web so it will be accessible by millions of users worldwide. Most people know those tools very well: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, just to name a few. But technological revolution is not limited just to geeks’ world. The publishing industry went through dramatic changes during recent years, and as a result, a single person is now able to write the manuscript and put it in print – meaning real print like paperback or even hardcover and not just PDF or Kindle. CreateSpace and Lulu are just two examples of such self-publishing platforms.

In both cases, the final result looks like a professional product, at least at first glance. Detailed examination, however, will show a big difference in quality between a self-published and traditionally produced book.

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About the article
DIY quick solutions versus the security of working with a team, as well as the importance of using assigned roles within a team.

About The Analogies Project
The aim of the Analogies Project is to help spread the message of information security, and its importance in the modern world.
By drawing parallels between what people already know, or find interesting (such as politics, art, history, theatre, sport, science, music and every day life experiences) and how these relates to information security, we can increase understanding and support across the whole of society.

Why I Joined The Analogies Project
I started writing about application security after I realized there is so little information available publicly so I had to conduct my own researches while it was obvious that other people have done the same things already. The problem still exists because most publications are aimed to expert audience. However, information security is not a theoretical science but rather the art of combining computer technology with human communication and psychology. Basic security principles are simple, they just need to be explained in layman’s terms.