Microsoft s December out of band patch, MS08-078, represents a classic case of true transparency. Microsoft actively participated in public dialog about the vulnerability. Microsoft continued to update the security advisory with a change log and speak with the press about the exploit, the vulnerability and recommendations. Security professionals already understand transparency but we don t use the term the same way economists or politicians use the phrase. Transparency is part of the culture, part of every business decision and part of a company’s foundation.
Source: https://threatpost.com/what-security-transparency-030409/72367/