Interoperability vs. Security: Why not both?
Summary
Tech giants are arguing that mandated interoperability for their platforms, as required by regulations like the EU's Digital Markets Act, will compromise user security. However, the EFF contends that regulators can ensure both interoperability and security thrive, preventing anti-competitive practices and data misuse.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses how tech giants are using security concerns as a reason to resist interoperability mandates, which could lead to less user control and privacy.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of the ongoing debate between interoperability and security, as it impacts the landscape of platform security and user data control. Companies leveraging interoperability might introduce new attack vectors or require different security considerations, while gatekeepers using security as a shield could be obscuring anti-competitive behavior that ultimately affects user trust and data safety.