Every four to eight years, a new U.S. presidential administration enters office, bringing a fresh set of priorities and national interests. Since the Biden administration took the reins in January 2021, they have made it clear the government response to cybersecurity will be a major focus.
This is partially in response to significant attacks, from the SolarWinds invasion allegedly perpetrated by Russian hackers to the Microsoft Exchange server vulnerabilities to the attack on a water treatment facility in Oldsmar, Florida. According to Tyler Whitaker, chief technology officer (CTO) and chief operating officer (COO) of Leading2Lean, this is a step in the right direction from a cybersecurity perspective.