President Obama’s homeland security adviser confirms that the administration is considering issuing an executive order to secure the mostly privately-owned systems critical to the functioning of the U.S. economy and society. John Brennan: “Following congressional inaction, the president is determined to use existing executive branch authorities to protect our nation against cyberthreats” The executive order, if issued, would likely incorporate elements of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, which stalled in the Senate after failing to win enough votes to stop a filibuster. Brennan says the need exists for a new, comprehensive cybersecurity law.”]
Source: https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/wh-moves-closer-to-issuing-infosec-executive-order-a-5114