SDLC governance briefing — Executive Order 14028 raises secure software expectations

What happened: Executive Order 14028 outlined federal requirements for secure software development, including SBOM provision, zero trust roadmaps, and vulnerability disclosure processes.

• Compliance scope: Vendors selling to U.S. federal agencies must attest to secure development practices and furnish SBOMs.
• Process maturity: Establish vulnerability disclosure programs, multi-factor authentication, and logging baselines referenced in the order.
• Roadmap alignment: Track follow-on guidance from NIST and OMB that specify timelines for attestations and procurement gates.

Next steps: Map executive order sections to internal controls, document remediation plans, and coordinate with procurement teams on compliance evidence.

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