While no new date has been set for signing the cyber order, executives attending a security conference in San Francisco this week said the administration has sought input to help smooth the rollout. Some in the private sector are cautious about making judgments on Trump’s cyber policies—or even being involved in the process—before the executive order comes out. There was also unease when initial leaked versions of the order had few references to the private sector and its role. The council sent Trump’s transition team a list of recommendations from its members on how to improve cybersecurity at federal agencies. He said a key appointment will be who is tapped as the principal cyber adviser to defence secretary James Mattis.

Source: Mint February 18, 2017 14:48 UTC