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January 20, 2025
Biden's Executive Order Boosts National Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
President Biden has issued an executive order to enhance the nation's cybersecurity framework in response to escalating cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and government systems. The order mandates federal agencies to improve their cybersecurity practices, including the use of multi-factor authentication and enhanced incident response protocols. It also establishes a Cyber Safety Review Board to assess major cyber incidents and recommend defensive improvements. Furthermore, the directive promotes information sharing between government and private sector organizations to bolster resilience against evolving cyber threats, particularly in vulnerable sectors such as energy, healthcare, and finance.

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