Trump Directs Agencies to Secure Against Cyber Attacks

The video discusses a new directive by President Trump aimed at improving cybersecurity across federal agencies. The directive requires agency heads to manage cyber risks, drawing on private sector best practices, and will be overseen by the Office of Management and Budget. This initiative builds on efforts from the Obama administration and addresses concerns about the US government's preparedness against cyber threats, highlighted by recent hacks targeting the Democratic Party.

What is the main purpose of the President's order regarding cybersecurity?

• To eliminate all cyber threats immediately

• To direct agency heads to manage their own cybersecurity efforts

• To outsource all cybersecurity tasks to private companies

• To reduce the number of federal agencies

Which office is responsible for overseeing the cybersecurity efforts of federal agencies?

• Department of Defense

• Office of Management and Budget

• Department of Homeland Security

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

What does the continuation of cybersecurity efforts from the Obama administration indicate?

• The government is not sufficiently prepared for cyber threats

• There is a widespread feeling of security in Washington

• Cybersecurity is no longer a priority

• The government is fully prepared for cyber threats

What recent event highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity in the US government?

• A natural disaster

• A financial crisis

• A public health emergency

• Hacks targeted at the Democratic Party

What is the role of the OMB in the new directive issued by President Trump?

• To increase the number of federal agencies

• To reduce the budget for cybersecurity

• To run an assessment of how risk is managed by agencies

• To ignore cybersecurity risks