Biden calls for improved critical infrastructure cybersecurity

President Joe Biden has issued a memo directing federal agencies to develop cybersecurity performance goals for critical infrastructure control systems. The memo establishes the Industrial Control System Cybersecurity initiative and acknowledges the increasing cyber threats in the US, including those targeting healthcare. The initiative is a voluntary effort between the government and critical infrastructure community to deploy cybersecurity technology. The memo also calls for the development of cybersecurity performance goals and examining the need for additional legal authorities to enhance critical infrastructure cybersecurity.