Overview

• The new national security memorandum overhauls previous infrastructure protection strategies to address modern threats and vulnerabilities.
• It emphasizes a collaborative approach involving federal agencies, private sector, and local governments.
• Key focus areas include setting minimum cybersecurity requirements and improving information sharing between government and private sectors.
• The memorandum also strengthens the role of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as a central coordinating body.
• Officials highlight the urgency of addressing threats from foreign hackers, extremist groups, and the impacts of climate change on critical infrastructure.