New Executive Order on Cybersecurity
President Biden's Executive Order aims to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity against threats, particularly from China, by enhancing accountability among software providers and integrating security into the acquisition lifecycle.
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The Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden aims to enhance the United States' cybersecurity in response to ongoing threats, particularly from adversarial nations like China. It builds on previous initiatives, including Executive Order 14028, and emphasizes the need for improved accountability among software and cloud service providers. The order outlines specific actions to secure software supply chains, enhance transparency, and implement rigorous third-party risk management practices. It mandates that software providers demonstrate compliance with secure development practices and requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend regulations accordingly. Additionally, the order calls for the establishment of a consortium to develop guidance on secure software practices and emphasizes the importance of integrating cybersecurity into the acquisition lifecycle. The order also highlights the critical role of open-source software and directs agencies to improve their management and security assessments of such software. Overall, the Executive Order seeks to bolster the cybersecurity framework of federal systems and promote innovative technologies to address emerging threats.
- The Executive Order focuses on strengthening U.S. cybersecurity against threats, particularly from China.
- It mandates improved accountability and secure practices among software providers.
- The order requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend regulations for software procurement.
- It emphasizes the importance of integrating cybersecurity into the acquisition lifecycle.
- Agencies are directed to enhance their management of open-source software security.
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