Answering the Call: 3 Software Security Pillars Addressed by the National Cybersecurity Strategy

Staying ahead of the cyberattack curve in a constantly evolving world requires a comprehensive strategy. Today's release of the Biden-Harris Administration's National Cybersecurity Strategy provides an extensive roadmap for impacting both public and private security efforts. In this blog post, we’ll take an in-depth look at three of the most software-related strategic objectives: software liability, open-source software usage, and cybersecurity workforce readiness.  Software Liability Overview  Software liability refers to the legal and financial responsibility of individuals or entities for any damages or losses caused by their software. This can include issues such as security vulnerabilities, bugs, or other defects that result in harm to users or their data.   The National Cybersecurity Strategy states: “Poor software security greatly increases systemic risk across the digital ecosystem... We must begin to shift liability onto those entities that fail to take reasonable precautions…