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In response to increasing cybersecurity threats, including
the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline attacks, President
Biden issued an Executive Order on May 12, 2021, that enhances
cybersecurity requirements for federal contractors. The Executive
Order applies to contractors that provide government-procured
software and those that operate the vital machinery that
ensures our safety. Sections 2 and 4 of the Executive Order
will have the greatest impact on contractors due to the new
requirements discussed below.
Sharing Threat Information Between the Public and Private
Sectors
Section 2 aims to remove barriers to sharing information about