Biden Administration Issues New National Security Memorandum to Fortify Critical Infrastructure
The memorandum aims to enhance security and resilience against threats like cyberattacks, natural disasters, and terrorism by updating a 2013 directive.
- The new national security memorandum overhauls previous infrastructure protection strategies to address modern threats and vulnerabilities.
- It emphasizes a collaborative approach involving federal agencies, private sector, and local governments.
- Key focus areas include setting minimum cybersecurity requirements and improving information sharing between government and private sectors.
- The memorandum also strengthens the role of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as a central coordinating body.
- Officials highlight the urgency of addressing threats from foreign hackers, extremist groups, and the impacts of climate change on critical infrastructure.
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