President Biden’s May 12, 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity set accelerated requirements and timelines for federal agencies to strengthen defenses in response to major cyberattacks. With $9.8 billion allocated in the 2022 budget, the EO emphasizes modernizing security, enhancing threat information sharing, and adopting Zero Trust principles. Privileged Access Management plays a critical role by securing high‑risk accounts, enforcing least‑privilege access, and monitoring privileged activity. These controls help agencies reduce attack surfaces, prevent lateral movement, and meet the EO’s mandates for stronger, more resilient cybersecurity across federal systems.

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