GCN: Defense Kicks Off Open-Source Encryption Program

"The Defense Department has launched a new program to encourage the use of open- source encryption software within DOD systems.

"The Open Source Software Institute of Hattiesburg, Miss., will support the OpenCrypto Management Program, which is part of DOD's Open Technology Development road map initiative. The goal of that program is to provide DOD with greater system development and acquisition flexibility through collaborative software development.

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