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Biden Administration Expedites Cybersecurity Executive Order Following China Hack

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Biden Administration Expedites Cybersecurity Executive Order Following China Hack

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  • The Biden administration is urgently finalizing an executive order aimed at enhancing US cybersecurity as it nears the end of its term.
  • The order addresses lessons learned from major breaches, including the recent hack of the US Treasury Department attributed to China.
  • Proposed measures in the order mandate strong identification authentication and encryption for governmental communications to protect sensitive information.
  • The incident involved a hacking group, known as Silk Typhoon, that accessed unclassified materials by stealing a key from a third-party provider.
  • The executive order will also enforce stricter cybersecurity practices among contractors and ensure software providers adhere to established security protocols.

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