United States of America: President issued Executive Order on strengthening and promoting innovation in cybersecurity

On 16 January 2025, the President issued an Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity, outlining measures to enhance the resilience and security of the United States’ digital infrastructure. Building on prior initiatives, the order targets key vulnerabilities by mandating secure software development practices, improving supply chain risk management, and enhancing the cybersecurity of federal communications and space systems. It includes provisions to strengthen identity management, integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and post-quantum cryptography, and adopt zero-trust architecture across federal networks. The order also focuses on combating cybercrime, supporting secure digital identity verification for public benefits, and enforcing minimum cybersecurity standards for contractors, with an emphasis on addressing threats from nation-state actors such as China.