CISA has released a guidance document in its Secure by Design (SbD) Alert series, addressing the issue of default passwords in technology manufacturing. The alert strongly encourages manufacturers to adopt principles one and three from the joint guidance, emphasizing taking ownership of customer security outcomes and building organizational structures to achieve these security goals.
The guidance underscores the importance of proactively eliminating the risk of default password exploitation by implementing these principles throughout the design, development, and delivery processes. By doing so, software manufacturers can prevent the exploitation of static default passwords in their customers’ systems, contributing to enhanced cybersecurity. CISA emphasizes the critical role of technology manufacturers in reducing harm on a global scale through responsible decisions and actions.
As part of an ongoing series, this SbD Alert focuses on how vendor decisions can have a significant impact on reducing cybersecurity risks. CISA encourages technology manufacturers to not only read the guidance but also actively implement its recommendations. By addressing the issue of default passwords, manufacturers can contribute to a more secure digital environment, aligning with the broader mission of enhancing cybersecurity outcomes for customers.
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