Security News > 2021 > December > The cybersecurity executive order is not all it’s cracked up to be

Seventy-two percent of federal cybersecurity leaders say the White House's May 2021 Cybersecurity Executive Order addresses only a fraction of today's cybersecurity challenges, according to a study from MeriTalk.

The study - which surveyed 150 federal cybersecurity leaders across Civilian and Department of Defense agencies - found that, while the EO brings cybersecurity issues to the forefront, federal cyber leaders need to shift gears to make real progress.

Sixty-three percent say they currently utilize offensive tactics in their cybersecurity efforts - but do not feel their offensive security is very effective.

Federal leaders must do more to address full-spectrum cybersecurity.

The study - underwritten by Leidos - found that 78 percent of leaders agree the biggest benefit of the EO is its elevation of cybersecurity to the top levels of government agencies.

At the same time, 83 percent of surveyed individuals feel federal leaders must do more to address full-spectrum cybersecurity, and 81 percent agree agencies must move beyond compliance to a more modern, agile, and effective cybersecurity model.

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