CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has announced its collaboration with the Minimum Viable Secure Product (MVSP) Working Group. This partnership is an extension of CISA’s global Secure by Design initiative, which has garnered significant feedback since its launch last year. The focus is on enabling organizations to pose concise and effective security questions to software vendors, emphasizing a “secure by demand” approach to drive the adoption of secure design principles.
The MVSP initiative offers a straightforward checklist for organizations to bolster security across various stages, including procurement, self-assessment, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and contractual controls. By simplifying the process, MVSP aims to ensure that secure design principles are integrated into technology products effectively. CISA’s involvement in the MVSP working group signifies its commitment to shaping the future of software security practices and enhancing existing initiatives.
Drawing on its Secure by Design guidance, including whitepapers and alert series, CISA contributes its expertise to the MVSP based on established principles. This collaboration seeks to empower technology manufacturers to take responsibility for their customers’ security outcomes, ultimately contributing to a safer technological landscape. Through ongoing engagement with the MVSP initiative, CISA endeavors to drive forward the adoption of secure design practices and foster a culture of security within the technology industry.
