Hardware Transparency: The idea of an "ingredients list" for hardware, similar to nutritional labels on food, is gaining traction in D.C
CISA's Initiative: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) introduced a voluntary hardware bill of materials (HBOM) framework to manage supply chain risks, akin to software bill of materials (SBOM)
2018 Hardware Vulnerabilities: Hardware vulnerabilities, like Meltdown and Spectre in 2018, exposed the need for better hardware security.
Enhanced Supply Chain Security: CISA aims to enhance transparency and traceability in the supply chain with HBOM, ensuring digital landscape security against emerging threats
Mixed Reactions: Industry professionals and experts had mixed reactions to the HBOM framework, with some praising it for proactive risk mitigation
Long-Term Traceability: Some critics argue that the framework falls short by not addressing traceability throughout a product's lifecycle, a crucial aspect
Global Impact: The initiative is seen by some as a move in the U.S.-China technology rivalry and may assist the energy sector more than others
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