Is Marlin more easily “hacked” because it is based on an open community development process?
No. The security of the system is separate from the technology itself. Marlin is the technology used to enable a rich assortment of content distribution services and devices. Marlin-enabled devices and services that are available in the market are governed by independent trust services that enforce compliance with commercial standards as well as manage revocation and renewal services in the event of security breaches. (See also the question “What are the Marlin community organizations?” below.