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Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure: What to Expect Under Trump


Published on 2024-12-02 10:02:29 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • Trump will take a largely deregulatory approach to tech, while aiming to aggressively pursue foreign cyber threat actors.

The article from Governing.com discusses the potential impacts of the Trump administration's policies on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. It highlights the administration's focus on reducing regulations, which could affect cybersecurity standards and practices. Key points include the possible rollback of Obama-era cybersecurity executive orders, the emphasis on market-driven approaches to cybersecurity, and concerns about the protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The article also mentions the appointment of key figures like Thomas Bossert as the Homeland Security Advisor, indicating a shift towards a more business-friendly approach to cybersecurity. There's uncertainty about how these changes might weaken or strengthen national cybersecurity, with critics worried about the potential for less stringent government oversight and more reliance on private sector initiatives.

Read the Full Governing Article at:
[ https://www.governing.com/artificial-intelligence/cybersecurity-and-critical-infrastructure-what-to-expect-under-trump ]
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