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White House puts national cyber strategy into practice with implementation plan

Published: July 14, 2023, 7:40 a.m.

The Biden administration is giving agencies marching orders to make its cyber policy goals a reality.\nThe White House on Thursday released an implementation plan for its National Cybersecurity Strategy. The plan outlines 65 high-impact initiatives agencies must meet to stay ahead of emerging threats, and sets a timeline to complete those goals.\nThe plan puts 18 agencies in charge of leading at least one initiative, although much of its goals will require interagency coordination.\nActing National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said Thursday that the implementation plan is a \u201cliving document\u201d that will be updated annually to reflect the federal government\u2019s evolving response to emerging threats.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices