Trump Overhauls Biden-Era Cybersecurity Rules in New Order
Trump's new executive order revokes Biden and Obama cybersecurity rules, reshaping digital ID, AI, and federal tech standards.
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Trump Overhauls Biden-Era Cybersecurity Rules in New Order Trump Administration Rolls Back Biden and Obama Cybersecurity Policies: What It Means for AI, Digital ID, and National Security Looking for clarity on Trump's new executive order on cybersecurity and what it changes about Biden and Obama’s digital policies? Here’s what you need to know. On June 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order that dismantles several cybersecurity mandates issued by former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. The order eliminates digital identity provisions, halts quantum-resistant encryption adoption, and shifts focus away from AI safeguards—signaling a significant pivot in U.S. federal cybersecurity priorities. With growing concerns over digital threats, national security risks, and federal technology compliance, this new direction could reshape how agencies respond to cyberattacks in 2025 and beyond. Image Credits:Eric Lee/Bloomberg / Getty Images The most controversial change targets Biden’s Executive Ord…