National Cyber Strategy to push mandatory regulations, more offensive cyber action

The White House unveiled its long-awaited National Cybersecurity Strategy on Thursday, laying out a holistic approach to improving digital security across the country. 

The plan is built around five basic pillars: 

• minimum cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure; 


• offensive cyber actions against hackers and nation states; 


• shifting liability onto software manufacturers;


• diversifying and expanding the cyber workforce;


• continuing to build international partnerships

“This strategy recognizes that robust collaboration, particularly between the public and private sectors, is essential to securing cyberspace. It …

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