Software Liability and Cybersecurity Policy - Shifting Development Practices

Join a conference talk from DEF CON 31 where law and engineering Professor Andrea Matwyshyn leads an in-depth discussion on software liability and cybersecurity policy. Explore Pillar 3 of the Biden-Harris National Cybersecurity Strategy, focusing on shifting liability for software products and services to promote secure development practices. Gain historical context about software liability and examine existing security liability frameworks through structured legal exercises. Participate in analyzing crucial variables that courts, regulators, and policymakers consider when shaping future security liability legislation. Engage in debates about edge cases, work toward building consensus, and contribute to developing a comprehensive list of concerns to inform policymakers' decisions regarding the future of security and software liability policy.