CISA Software Acquisition Guide Web Tool Released
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched the Software Acquisition Guide: Supplier Response Web Tool. This free, interactive resource is designed to assist IT professionals, procurement specialists, and software suppliers in enhancing cybersecurity throughout the software procurement lifecycle. The tool supports secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles by providing a streamlined, digital experience that simplifies the assessment of software assurance and supplier risk. The tool is part of CISA’s broader initiative to strengthen software supply chain resilience and equip stakeholders with modern tools to address evolving cyber threats.
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26.08.2025 15:00 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 21d ago
CISA Launches Software Acquisition Guide Web Tool
On 2025-08-26, CISA released the Software Acquisition Guide: Supplier Response Web Tool. This interactive resource is designed to assist IT professionals, procurement specialists, and software suppliers in enhancing cybersecurity throughout the software procurement lifecycle. The tool supports secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles by providing a streamlined, digital experience that simplifies the assessment of software assurance and supplier risk.
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- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00
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The Web Tool is an interactive version of the Software Acquisition Guide, focusing on cyber-supply chain risk management (C-SCRM).
First reported: 26.08.2025 15:00📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00
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The tool supports secure-by-design and secure-by-default principles by breaking the guide into manageable sections based on user input.
First reported: 26.08.2025 15:00📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00
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The tool helps users focus on relevant questions for their specific acquisition context.
First reported: 26.08.2025 15:00📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00
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The tool enables exportable summaries that can be shared with CISOs, CIOs, and other key decision-makers.
First reported: 26.08.2025 15:00📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00
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The tool supports stronger due diligence and more secure outcomes across procurement efforts.
First reported: 26.08.2025 15:00📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00
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The Software Acquisition Guide and its accompanying spreadsheet have already reached over 10,000 users and been downloaded more than 4,000 times.
First reported: 26.08.2025 15:00📰 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- CISA Unveils Tool to Boost Procurement of Software Supply Chain Security — www.cisa.gov — 26.08.2025 15:00