Software Component Transparency Key to Maximizing Cybersecurity, Redl Says

Openly tracking third-party code in software products is a “well-understood best practice” that not all software vendors follow, said Administrator David Redl Thursday at NTIA’s third cybersecurity-related multistakeholder meeting (see 1806060036). Vendors, civil society and representatives from the telecom, healthcare, finance, auto, medical device and information security sectors attended. Redl said the multistakeholder process helps NTIA reach consensus from different viewpoints and develop “nimble” solutions “in the face of a constantly evolving risk environment.”