Cybersecurity
NTIA’s cybersecurity multistakeholder processes, conducted in an open and transparent manner, contribute to the security of the nation’s Internet architecture. The consensus-based development of market-based cybersecurity solutions and guidance creates a foundation for increasing digital security. Recent processes include:
- Software component transparency -- creating guidance for the use of a “Software Bill of Materials,” which functions as a list of ingredients that make up software components
- Internet of Things security – addressing key aspects of IoT security, including upgradability and patchability of connected devices
- Cybersecurity vulnerability disclosures – increasing collaboration between security researchers and software and system developers and owners
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Models To Advance Voluntary Corporate Notification to Consumers Regarding the Illicit Use of Computer Equipment by Botnets and Related Malware
The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are requesting information on the requirements of, and possible approaches to creating, a voluntary industry code of conduct to address the detection, notification and mitigation of botnets. Over the past several years, botnets have increasingly put computer owners at risk. A botnet infection can lead to the monitoring of a consumer’s personal information and communication, and exploitation of that consumer’s computing power and Internet access.
Remarks at Business Software Alliance Cybersecurity Forum
Thank you, Robert, for that kind introduction. And thank you for giving me the honor of closing out an event that has had such distinguished speakers, including Senator Jay Rockefeller—who has been a leader in keeping cyber security atop the national agenda.
I’ve had the privilege of working with the Business Software Alliance since my days as the governor of Washington State.
For 20 years, you have been at the forefront of addressing key policy issues, on innovation, global trade, e-commerce and of course copyright protection and patent reform.