Investing.com -- The Biden administration issued an executive order on cybersecurity on Thursday, introducing new standards for businesses selling to the U.S. government and demanding increased transparency from software providers.
Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cybersecurity and emerging technology, stated that the White House is implementing new rules to bolster America's digital infrastructure. During a briefing with journalists on Wednesday, she explained that companies selling software to the U.S. government must prove their development practices are secure. This evidence will be posted on a government website for all software users to utilize, according to Neuberger.
The executive order also mandates the General Services Administration to develop a policy requiring cloud providers to give clients information on how to operate securely. Consequently, companies selling products and services to the U.S. government will need to comply with a new set of security practices.
However, it remains uncertain whether the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump will maintain this executive order. Biden's cybersecurity officials have not yet met with the team that will handle the work for Trump. Neuberger said that while no discussions have taken place, they are open to doing so as soon as the incoming cyber team is announced during this final transition period.
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