May 2, 2024 at 04:51PM
Legal legwork is underway to hold software vendors accountable for insecure products, but actual laws and penalties are still a decade away, according to a policy expert speaking at the RSA Conference. The Biden Administration supports greater accountability, aiming to address the issue through proposed legal frameworks for software liability. This discussion will take place at the RSA conference.
The meeting notes highlight the conversation around the need for greater accountability and liability for vendors of insecure software. Key points include the delay in implementing actual laws and penalties, the shield provided by licensing and contract protections, examples of vendors evading legal liability for customer damages, and the importance of defining a standard of care for software security. The meeting also discussed the Biden Administration’s recognition of the need for legislation in this area, with an understanding that it may be a long-term issue. Additionally, the notes mention a planned discussion of proposed legal frameworks at the upcoming RSA Conference.