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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Klepper

Biden executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses

Biden - (AFP or licensors)

President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation's cybersecurity and making it easier to go after foreign adversaries or hacking groups that try to compromise U.S. internet and telecommunication systems.

Provisions in the order call for the development of minimum cybersecurity standards for government technology contractors and require that contractors submit evidence that they're complying with the rules.

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