The Defense Department needs to revise its guidelines for identifying and tracking software assurance risks for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared system, according to recommendations from the Pentagon's watchdog. Next Gen OPIR, the space-based missile warning system, needs to complete software assurance procedures during development or it could include vulnerabilities that would prevent the satellites from performing missions, according to a recent Defense Department inspector general report . “Software assurance is critical for the DoD to ensure the integrity,...
