CrowdStrike's blog highlights recent developments in cybersecurity policy and practice, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to building a resilient digital ecosystem. It discusses the impact of major cyber incidents on government agencies and national security, often perpetrated by nation-state actors using advanced techniques. The blog reviews significant policy initiatives, such as the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity and the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which aim to enhance federal IT security and promote Secure by Design principles. CrowdStrike also addresses the risks associated with IT stack concentration, where reliance on a single vendor could lead to catastrophic outcomes if security is compromised. The post underlines the importance of visibility into threats, collaboration among federal agencies, and the development of comprehensive standards to mitigate concentration risk, while advocating for continued policy dialogue and adoption of rigorous cybersecurity practices across the public and private sectors.