Cybersecurity, Industry

New Software Development Guidelines Combat Growing Risks

When BSA released its Framework for Secure Software last year, we promised the Framework would be a living document, updated to incorporate the most current guidance on combatting threats to the software ecosystem. Today, we are making good on that promise with an update to the Framework that brings new focus to mitigating rapidly growing … Read More >>

Cybersecurity

Why Congress Should Fund State and Local IT Modernization

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving an unprecedented wave of digital transformation. Millions of public sector employees in the US and around the world have shifted to remote work overnight and the need for individuals’ digital engagement with governments has exploded. The far-reaching consequences of the pandemic mean that in order to deliver services to citizens … Read More >>

Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data, Industry, Workforce

Fostering a Resilient Economy – Software’s Role in COVID-19 Response and Recovery

COVID-19 has created a massive disruption in the workplaces and homes of millions of people around the world. In the past few months, many aspects of people’s personal and professional lives have moved online, driving the rapid expansion of remote working and online collaboration. To meet the needs of our rapidly evolving economy, policymakers must … Read More >>

Cybersecurity, Data, Privacy

Strengthening Collaboration on Law Enforcement Access to Data in Australia and Around the World

Last week, I testified before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security as part of an inquiry into the International Production Orders Bill, which aims to allow Australian law enforcement agencies access to data through the US CLOUD Act. The most important takeaway? BSA and our member companies fully support the Australian Government’s desire … Read More >>