The importance of enhancing the security of the software supply chain through secure software development practices is top of mind for the federal government.
Per a memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget the requirement of U.S. federal agencies to ensure that producers of software they procure follow a risk-based approach for secure software development is addressed. This applies to software developed or modified after Sept. 14, 2022.
Following is a set of practices provided by NIST Software Supply Chain Security Guidance that create the foundation for developing secure software:
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