Biden's Cybersecurity EO Leaves Trump a Comprehensive Blueprint for Defense

New order mandates securing the federal software supply chain and communications networks, as well as deploying AI tools to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks — but will the Trump administration follow through?

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January 17, 2025

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