National cybersecurity strategy shifts toward making developers liable

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The National Cybersecurity Strategy, unveiled by the Biden-Harris administration, aims to shift responsibility for the security of IoT devices and software from end users to manufacturers and developers. The 39-page paper highlights that too much of the responsibility for cybersecurity falls on the end user, and aims to balance that responsibility so that it is more efficient and fair. The strategy recognizes that software and systems are becoming increasingly complex, benefiting businesses and consumers, but also increasing our collective insecurity.

The document identifies five pillars around which the strategy is built. The first component aims to protect critical infrastructure to give the American people confidence in the availability and resilience of critical infrastructure and the essential services it provides. The second pillar aims to undermine and eliminate threat actors using all the tools of national power to render malicious cyber actors unable to threaten the national security or public safety of the United States.

The third pillar aims to create market forces for security and resilience by holding those within the digital ecosystem best placed to mitigate risks and address the impact of poor cybersecurity on the most vulnerable. This will make digital ecosystems more reliable.

The fourth pillar is about investing in a sustainable future through strategic investment and coordinated joint action. The United States will continue to lead the world in safe and sustainable next-generation technology and infrastructure innovation. This includes prioritizing research and development in areas such as post-quantum cryptography, digital identity, and clean energy infrastructure, as well as developing a diverse national cybersecurity workforce.

Finally, the fifth component aims to establish international partnerships to achieve common goals. The United States strives for a world where responsible state behavior in cyberspace is expected and encouraged, and where irresponsible behavior is isolating and costly.

The strategy also notes that too often new features and technologies are superimposed on already complex and fragile systems at the expense of security and resiliency. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence systems, which can act in unexpected ways, increases the complexity and risk associated with many of our most important technological systems.

Overall, the National Cybersecurity Strategy released by the Biden-Harris administration aims to address the growing complexity and risks associated with cybersecurity. By shifting responsibility to manufacturers and developers, investing in a sustainable future, and forging international partnerships, the United States is committed to making cyberspace more secure and trustworthy.

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