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Trump shifts cyberattack readiness to state and local governments in wake of info-sharing cuts

On March 19, the White House issued the first executive order (EO) to directly address cybersecurity policies under Trump’s second term. The order, “Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness,” pushes down to state and local governments an elevated responsibility for emergency preparedness “supported by a competent, accessible, and efficient Federal Government.” “Citizens are the…