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Cyber

White House Releases Charter Detailing Software Vulnerability Disclosure Process

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

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White House Releases Charter Detailing Software Vulnerability Disclosure Process

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The White House released a new charter Wednesday detailing the previously classified process federal agencies must use in deciding whether to disclose known software vulnerabilities to the public or use as leverage against potential cyber adversaries. The National Security Council (NSC) will oversee the updated Vulnerabilities Equities Process (VEP) and determine if the release of known vulnerabilities are in the public’s best interest.“Obtaining and maintaining the necessary cyber capabilities to protect the nation creates a tension between the government’s need…

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