On February 26, the White House's Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), released a report on how technology manufacturers and software developers can improve the cybersecurity posture of the U.S. This report, "Back to the Building Blocks: A Path Toward Secure and Measurable Software," aligns with the Biden administration's current, intense focus on combatting ever-increasing cyberthreats through software development and software manufacturer accountability.
In this article, Sidley lawyers Alan Charles Raul, Stephen McInerney, and Vishnu Tirumala discuss the ONCD report and provide key take-aways for software developers and manufacturers, their senior management, and boards.
This article was first published by Law360 on March 26, 2024.
