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Biden's 40-Page Executive Order Aims to Enhance Cybersecurity, Target Microsoft's Dominance

Jan 16, 2025, 01:11 PM

President Joe Biden has issued a comprehensive 40-page executive order aimed at enhancing federal cybersecurity protections. The order mandates improvements in network monitoring, software procurement, the use of artificial intelligence for cybersecurity, and the ability to sanction foreign hackers. It seeks to strengthen America's digital infrastructure and set the stage for continued success under the incoming administration. The directive includes requirements for software vendors to prove adherence to secure development practices, with oversight by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It also addresses the use of AI in protecting energy infrastructure and calls for research into AI's role in cybersecurity. Additionally, the order pushes for the adoption of digital identity documents to streamline services and reduce fraud, and it sets new standards for cybersecurity in space systems. The executive order also takes aim at Microsoft's market dominance in IT, reflecting ongoing concerns about cybersecurity practices among software providers.