Potential year-end cyber executive order may hinge on election results, people familiar say

"The forthcoming directive would focus on a slew of cybersecurity topics, including secure by design initiatives, software supply chain responsibilities, IT and operational technology security, internet routing, cryptography management, identity management, artificial intelligence and cyber workforce development."

"This new presidential edict would, in essence, help address areas that were not previously or fully covered in a landmark Biden-era cyber executive order issued in 2021."

"One person familiar with the process described the new order as a kitchen sink decree that would tackle unfinished business in the U.S. cybersecurity policy landscape."

"Although the order is expected to partly focus on identity and access management in the government, it's not expected to encompass the wide-ranging initiatives contained in previous draft versions."

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