Enhancing Security in Software Acquisition: CISA Introduces Novel Tool
The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unveiled a new tool aimed at helping organizations of all sizes adopt more risk-aware and resilient procurement strategies. The Software Acquisition Guide: Supplier Response Web Tool is designed to simplify the acquisition framework, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals.
The guide is part of CISA's ongoing effort to strengthen the nation's software supply chain resilience. It enables assessment of supplier security practices across the software lifecycle, providing organizations with valuable insights into the security measures implemented by their vendors.
In addition to the guide, CISA has also released the Secure by Design Guide. Together, these resources help organizations understand if security is embedded in a vendor's development process, ensuring that the software they acquire is secure by design.
The guides have been well-received, with over 4000 downloads and more than 10,000 users. They are being utilised by federal, state and local governments, as well as small and mid-sized businesses. One of the key advantages of these guides is that they do not require acquisition professionals to be cybersecurity experts.
CISA's digitization and simplification of the acquisition framework is a significant step towards enhancing the security of the software supply chain. By providing accessible resources, CISA is empowering organizations to make informed decisions about the software they acquire, ultimately leading to more secure and resilient systems.
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