Food for Thought: Presidential Executive Order 13636

In February of 2013, President Obama issued Presidential Executive Order 13636, titled “Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.” The order calls for agencies within the Federal Government to assess the current status of cybersecurity as it relates to their field. They were then asked for input on how to streamline efforts to ensure the safety of the Unites States in a cyber-environment, and how to properly manage the associated risks. Read the blog article from the White House that explains EO 13636, and let us know where we as a nation stand, over a year after the order. http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/05/22/assessing-cybersecurity-regulations-a-508517.html#.U4XsAvldU3s