CISA funds CVE program in the 11th hour of contract with MITRE
a year ago
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- CISA announced funding for the CVE program for the next 11 months, ensuring no lapse in services.
- MITRE Corporation oversees the CVE Program, which identifies and discloses cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Cybersecurity professionals expressed concerns about the program's future and reputation despite the funding reprieve.
- Potential disruptions in the CVE ecosystem due to MITRE layoffs could delay vulnerability processing and reduce quality control.
- A new 'CVE Foundation' was announced to ensure the long-term viability and independence of the CVE Program.
- Industry experts emphasized the critical role of CVEs in cybersecurity, calling them the 'Rosetta Stone' for security teams.