The cybersecurity landscape for federal agencies continues to evolve due to escalating threats and changing policies. A recent Executive Order signals a shift towards a practice-first approach, emphasizing secure software development fundamentals over compliance. Core principles of cybersecurity remain stable, with a focus on quality and transparency from software partners. Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) and NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) processes are crucial for achieving Authorizations to Operate. Additionally, integrating security into the development process from the outset is essential to effectively mitigate vulnerabilities.
The recent Executive Order underscores that federal agencies still bear the responsibility of safeguarding mission and data despite changes in compliance requirements.
The new Executive Order signifies a shift towards a practice-first approach in cybersecurity, emphasizing mastery of secure software development fundamentals.
Core principles of robust cybersecurity demand high quality and transparency from software partners, including the use of Software Bills of Materials.
Agencies must embed security from the beginning of the development process, moving from a 'shift left' mentality to a 'start left' approach.
#cybersecurity #federal-agencies #software-development #executive-order #secure-software-development
Collection
[
|
...
]