Software Safety Institute Launches to Reduce Preventable Harm from Insecure Software

The Software Safety Institute, a new independent nonprofit, launched on November 9, 2026, to advance research and policy on software safety. Founded by Lauren Zabierek and Bob Lord, the organization aims to shift responsibility for software defects from users to manufacturers through independent research, public education, and policy frameworks. The institute argues that preventable software flaws, particularly memory safety issues known for 30 years, persist due to misaligned incentives rather than technical limitations.