Pentagon seeks input on plan to streamline software authorizations
Briefly

The Defense Department is initiating the Software Fast-Track process, known as SWIFT, to expedite the certification of software for DOD agencies. Acting chief information officer Katie Arrington aims to reinvent the risk management assessment framework, integrating industry feedback on cybersecurity and supply chain risks. The department is seeking insights into current business practices and standards to secure software development, with a focus on the use of third-party risk assessments and AI tools. SWIFT's goal is to facilitate the acquisition and implementation of new software tools swiftly while adhering to security protocols.
The Department of Defense is advancing efforts to streamline software certification through its new Software Fast-Track process (SWIFT), aiming to accelerate adoption while ensuring security.
DOD's SWIFT initiative is designed to minimize risk management assessment delays while maintaining cybersecurity standards, with an emphasis on industry feedback and improved practices.
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