Reactions - Smart Move or Missed Opportunity?
President Trump recently signed a new Cybersecurity Executive Order (2025) aimed at strengthening federal networks, updating risk management practices, and enhancing national cyber readiness.
SecurityWeek compiled reactions from cybersecurity leaders and vendors — and the response is mixed:
Highlights from the Industry Response:
Positive Notes:
Continued alignment with the NIST framework
Clearer emphasis on cyber workforce development
Calls for public-private collaboration in securing critical infrastructure
Critical Feedback:
Concerns that the EO recycles language from earlier efforts (like EO 13800 from 2017)
Lacks clear implementation pathways and enforcement mechanisms
Risk of becoming another “report-heavy, action-light” directive
Experts from CrowdStrike, Rapid7, and (ISC)² provided varying takes — ranging from cautious optimism to skepticism about whether this EO will translate into actual progress without meaningful follow-through or funding alignment.
Question for Cybersecurity Pros:
If you’ve had time to review or respond to the new EO:
- Does this 2025 Executive Order move the needle, or is it more of the same?
- How does it compare to past cybersecurity policies (like EO 13800)?
- What would you want to see added in terms of funding, private sector integration, or timelines?
- Are you seeing real planning shifts within agencies or vendors yet?
Would love to hear from those working in federal cyber, infrastructure protection, or policy strategy.
🔗 Full article from SecurityWeek
🔗 Other good background here on [CSO Online]