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Sweeping Cyber Security Order (www.theregister.com)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by atrielienz@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The sweeping directive, signed Thursday, covers a range of topics including securing federal communications networks against foreign snoops, issuing tougher sanctions for ransomware gangs, requiring software providers to develop more secure products, and using AI to boost America's cyber defense capabilities, among others.

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[–] semperverus@lemmy.world 50 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Oh hey, it's literally requiring the government agencies to do the exact same thing we have been doing in the corporate space these past several years.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 15 points 6 months ago

Sounds like less than that. I read it as self-attestation for the most basic processes.

[–] undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 5 points 6 months ago

I was thinking to myself “so they just have to keep doing what they’re doing” but my second thought was more in line with your comment.

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 43 points 6 months ago (2 children)

using AI

so close and yet so far

[–] Womble@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yes, I'm sure random commentors on the internet know better than the NSA what an appropriate use of AI is when it comes to cyber security...

[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Not a bill

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Agreed. I'll fix that. Thank you.