Software Development
Job 1 for makers of anti-drone defenses: write good software
Pentagon buyers are looking for control systems that are reliable, easy to use, and simple to update.
Army hopes big-data techniques can help secure its clouds
“Multifactor authentication will not be enough,” said the Army’s senior cyber leader.
White House looks to shore up open source software security
The Office of the National Cyber Director wants software providers to "contribute back to the security of the open source software they depend upon."
CISA unveils plan to measure cybersecurity success
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's 2024-2026 cybersecurity roadmap focuses on public-private partnerships and using metrics to gauge the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures.
How to think like a software factory
The Department of Defense needs to look to its own innovation hubs for lessons on how to keep up with the pace of technological change and emerging threats.
Public sector apps face widespread security challenges, report reveals
A new study found alarming security vulnerabilities across the vast majority of public applications over the last year.
How Tax Credits Could Present Near-Term Motivation for More Secure Devices
As federal officials call for tech firms to take more responsibility for the security of their products, some members of Congress and industry voices have highlighted the potential of cyber investment tax credits as an incentive.
Security a Top Priority in the Software Development Process, Report Finds
However, the government is lagging behind the private sector in using some of these tools.
Cyber Strategy Aims to Ensure Secure US Tech Design, Set International Example
Federal cybersecurity experts cited the importance of international and domestic partnerships in implementing cybersecurity standards and protocols.
Senators Try Again to Advance Software License Bill
Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have brought back the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act with a few new changes after the proposal came up short last fall.
National Cyber Strategy Seeks to Shift Burden from Consumers to Tech Firms
The strategy calls for Congress to pass legislation that would “shift liability onto those entities that fail to take reasonable precautions to secure their software.”
CISA Director Calls Out Industry Using Consumers as Cyber 'Crash Test Dummies'
The head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said technology companies need to be more proactive when it comes to promoting safety and security.
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