Industry awaits details on software liability legislation under Biden national cyber strategy

Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about potential software liability legislation proposed in the national cyber strategy, while keeping their views close to the vest until more detail is revealed on the Biden administration’s plans.

The national cyber strategy specifically addresses software through the lens of liability and the need for vendors to build secure-by-design products. It says, “The Administration will work with Congress and the private sector to develop legislation establishing liability for software products and services.”

The strategy continues,...