Pentagon looks to shake up "outdated" software procurement, declares war on open source

Pentagon looks to shake up "outdated" software procurement, declares war on open source

DOD is revamping its software procurement systems

Pentagon looks to shake up "outdated" software procurement, declares war on open source - WorldNL Magazine

(Image credit: CloudPro) The US DOD wants to enhance security through unlocking greater supply chain visibilityA new Software Fast-Track Initiative will arrive in the next 90 daysThe DOGE has already saved the DOD $6 billion The US Department of Defense (DOD) is planning to overhaul its outdated software procurement systems, which it hopes will enhance security and supply chain visibility in a world of increasing vulnerabilities.DOD CIO Katheri…

Pentagon Targets Open Source Security Risks in Software Procurement Overhaul

The Department of Defense is revamping its "outdated" software procurement systems through a new Software Fast Track initiative. The SWFT program aims to reform how software is acquired, tested, and authorized with security as the primary focus. "Widespread use of open source software, with contributions from developers worldwide, presents a significant and ongoing challenge," DoD CIO Katie Arrington wrote in the initiative memo. The DoD current…