CISA Secure by Design Principles
What is CISA Secure by Design Principles?
CISA's Secure by Design initiative establishes principles for technology manufacturers to build security into their products from the ground up, rather than relying on customers to implement security after deployment. The guidance calls on manufacturers to take ownership of customer security outcomes, embrace radical transparency, and build organizational structures that prioritize security. It comprises 21 controls organised across 4 domains, and applies in International.
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