:

Congress

NIST Initially Focusing On Identifying Existing Federal Guidance To Enhance Software Security

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021

SHARE:

NIST Initially Focusing On Identifying Existing Federal Guidance To Enhance Software Security

The government agency charged with leading a review of guidance and standards for federal agencies to employ to strengthen the security of their software supply chains will initially focus on existing guidance and then identify gaps where new practices are needed, an official for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said on Tuesday. “So, first and foremost we want to identify and cite work that exists rather than create new work,” Matthew Scholl, chief of the Computer Security…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]