Trump signs order outlining plan to protect US networks from cyberattacks
by Olivia Solon from Technology | The Guardian on (#2P548)
Executive order signed Thursday aims to improve the network security of US government agencies that have fallen victim to high-profile data breaches
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to modernize and improve the nation's computer networks and protect critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks.
The order, signed Thursday, outlines plans to improve the network security of US government agencies, which have fallen victim to high-profile data breaches in recent years. Among the new requirements is that agency heads must be accountable for implementing risk management measures and updating their systems.
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