Biden Executive Order Aims to Fight Off Government, Private Sector Cybersecurity Threats
Highlights
President Biden’s executive order on cybersecurity may result in swift changes and significant investments in cybersecurity at the federal level
Dramatic reforms to federal contracting terms expected as new agency guidelines due in September
Consider assessing and making necessary updates to networks now to remain in compliance with standardized procedures across all federal civilian executive branch agencies
In May, President Biden issued an executive order establishing new guidelines for the United States to “identify, deter, protect against, detect, and respond to” cybersecurity threats. The order lays out eight directives for strengthening the nation’s response to cyber threats, mostly focused on preventive and planning measures but including responsive measures as well.
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