# CISA Guide Aids Federal Agencies in Secure Open Source Software Use

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide to help federal agencies securely and effectively use open source software. The guide outlines best practices for risk management, compliance, and integration into federal systems. This matters because open source software is increasingly critical to government operations, and its use requires robust security measures.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Security
- [CISA News](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-guide-helps-federal-agencies-securely-and-effectively-use-open-source-software) — Thu, 30 Jul 26 12:00:00 +0000