Trump issues cyber executive order revamping Biden-era mandates on software security, post-quantum cryptography

President Trump has signed a highly anticipated cyber executive order making changes to requirements for software security and post-quantum cryptography put in place in the waning days of the Biden administration.

“Foreign nations and criminals continue to conduct cyber campaigns targeting the United States and Americans. The People’s Republic of China presents the most active and persistent cyber threat to United States Government, private sector, and critical infrastructure networks, but significant threats also emanate from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and...