Summary
This joint guidance supplies an overview of exceptionally risky product security bad practices for software manufacturers who produce software in support of critical infrastructure or national critical functions. The bad practices presented in this guidance are organized into three categories: product properties, security features, and organizational processes and policies. This guidance contains brief information about specific bad practices, recommended actions, and additional resources. While this guidance is intended for software manufacturers who develop software products and services in support of critical infrastructure, all software manufacturers are strongly encouraged to avoid these product security bad practices. The public comment period begins today and concludes on December 16, 2024.