White House Pushes Policy-as-Code to Improve Cybersecurity Compliance
Cyberscoop
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The recent executive order from the White House addresses escalating cybersecurity threats by advocating for the adoption of Policy-as-Code (PaC) methodologies within federal agencies. By mandating that consumer IoT products feature automatically parsable Cyber Trust Marks by January 2027, the order seeks to enhance compliance and reduce human error through automated governance. Additionally, key federal agencies are tasked with piloting a machine-readable format for cyber policy, signaling a significant shift towards scalable and code-driven policy implementation. Healthcare professionals and technology providers must adapt to these changes, as compliance with new standards will be essential for maintaining competitiveness in the marketplace.
