In a monumental move towards greater organizational safety, the US government’s recent Cybersecurity Executive Order marks a major paradigm shift in the battle against digital threats. It not only indicates the critical importance of cybersecurity for organizational and national security but is an essential step towards safeguarding critical enterprises and infrastructure in an increasingly dangerous digital landscape.

By deploying a standardized playbook for the federal response to cyber incidents, this Order will allow the government to upgrade and secure cloud services and other cyberinfrastructure. The establishment of a “Cybersecurity Safety Review Board”, comprised of public and private sector officials, will ensure a multifaceted analysis of cyberattacks and provide recommendations in a timely manner. Furthermore, the Order fosters a spirit of cooperation and data-sharing within the government and external corporate entities for a wider endpoint to endpoint detection and response system.