Trump has signed a decree on strengthening cybersecurity

Trump has signed a decree on strengthening cybersecurity

The US President Donald trump on Thursday signed a decree on strengthening the cybersecurity of government and other state institutions, as well as about securing the most important elements of the infrastructure (in particular in the financial sector, and energy) from possible cyber attacks.

The decree also refers to the implementation of the US strategy for cyber deterrence by establishing a close cooperation with US allies in cyberspace.

The White house stated that adoption of the decree has nothing to do with the alleged hacker attacks from Russia during the presidential election campaign. Trump had planned to sign the decree still upon assuming the office of President, but in the end the signing was postponed for a deeper and more detailed consultations with experts.

«The Russians are not our only enemy in the Internet», — said the representative of the White house.

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