Ask HN: How is LDAP not a huge security risk?

The user is asking about the security risks associated with using LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), a software protocol that allows access to and management of directory services. They express concern about how a bug in any service connected to LDAP could potentially compromise all other services linked to it, especially those that are mission critical. The user also questions why people still use LDAP if it’s inherently insecure.