VDPs Are Good For the Government — and Good For Business

This article advocates for the Federal Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2023, which would require federal contractors to implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies (VDPs). It summarizes federal support for coordinated vulnerability disclosure, cites programs such as Hack the Pentagon and a Defense Industrial Base pilot, and outlines VDP benefits including streamlined remediation, clearer expectations for researchers, and improved brand trust.