President Joe Biden's executive order on improving cybersecurity mandates federal departments and agencies to adhere to rigorous cybersecurity standards, aiming to address the widespread lax practices that have led to high-profile cyberattacks like the Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds incidents. The order, which aligns with principles from cybersecurity advocacy groups such as NIST, is primarily targeted at public organizations but is seen as a precursor to potential regulations in the private sector. It requires IT and OT providers to store data according to new regulations, report incidents, and cooperate with government efforts against cyber threats. The order also highlights the importance of secure software development and the adoption of two-factor authentication and encryption. Businesses are encouraged to treat the order as legally binding, with particular emphasis on logging, data storage, and system visibility to prevent vulnerabilities that could lead to severe legal consequences. The executive order is a proactive step in recognizing cybersecurity as a national concern, urging both public and private sectors to prioritize security measures that should have been standard practice long before this directive.