New Executive Orders and Budget Proposals Contribute to Federal Cyber Security Efforts

The U.S. Government took several steps on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 to deal with the ever-constant issue of data privacy. First, President Barack Obama issued two Executive Orders. The first Executive Order creates the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. This new Commission will fall under the U.S. Department of Commerce and be “composed of not more than 12 members appointed by the President” though Congressional leadership can offer recommendations. The order, among other things, requires the Commission to make recommendations in several key areas including:… Continue Reading