Open Source
Open source software plays a critical role in modernizing IT systems and fostering innovation in government. By leveraging open-source software and technologies, agencies can reduce costs and benefit from community-driven development. Open source promotes transparency and collaboration, allowing agencies to inspect and customize software to meet specific needs. This approach also enables faster development cycles and facilitates the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
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Open-Source Software a National Security Priority
White House Assistant National Cyber Director Anjana Rajan discussed the cyber landscape and the new National Cybersecurity Strategy’s priorities in a fireside chat with GovCIO Media & Research.
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Cybersecurity Collaborative Targets Open-Source Software
CISA's Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative will focus on managing and preventing persistent cybersecurity threats, such as supply chain risk and open-source software.
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How Army Software Factory Manages Open-Source Code Security Risks
Securing open-source software is a unique challenge, and the federal government is just starting to develop ways to evaluate and minimize security risks associated with its use.
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Feds Working to Secure Open-Source Software
DevSecOps practices could secure open source technology as new threats emerge.
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Federal Agencies Implementing New Approaches to Software Security
Modernizing approaches to software security leads to better detecting vulnerabilities and preventing zero-day incidents like the SolarWinds attack.
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