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Biden's Last-Minute Cybersecurity Order Targets China, Russia

1/17/2025

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In a decisive move during his last week in office, President Biden unveiled a sweeping cybersecurity executive order to bolster U.S. defenses against threats from China and Russia. This order emphasizes secure software practices, enhanced federal communications, and the integration of AI in cybersecurity, stirring debate over its timing and potential impact on the incoming Trump administration.

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In a decisive move during his last week in office, President Biden unveiled a sweeping cybersecurity executive order to bolster U.S. defenses against threats from China and Russia. This order emphasizes secure software practices, enhanced federal communications, and the integration of AI in cybersecurity, stirring debate over its timing and potential impact on the incoming Trump administration.