Forbes January 16, 2025
Emil Sayegh

In one of his final controversial acts as President, Joe Biden issued an executive order on January 16, 2025, titled Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The timing is remarkable, coming just four short days before his presidency ends, leaving many to question why this wasn’t addressed earlier in his term, despite multiple appeals. For an administration that has had four years to act decisively on critical cybersecurity challenges, this last-minute move feels not only rushed but strategically suspect.

Cybersecurity is typically a bipartisan issue, with both parties recognizing its importance in protecting the nation from adversarial threats. Yet, this executive order has sparked debate, not just for its ambitious scope but for its timing and the political...

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