The US government banned the sale of Kaspersky Software due to suspicions over the Russian cybersecurity firm’s loyalty and possible threats to US national security. The US Treasury also sanctioned 12 senior Kaspersky figures, excluding the CEO. The moves are part of a larger trend of viewing cybersecurity as an extension of national security, and reflect broader international concerns over companies’ allegiances and potential for national government interference in their operations.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
