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Section 3: Modernization

Section Overview

Section 3 of the EO puts the onus on the government to lead the adoption of cybersecurity best practices such as zero trust and secure cloud services, and to consistently deploy foundational tools like multifactor authentication (MFA) and encryption (for data at rest and in transit)

Eo Section Section-3

Government agencies must:

  1. Update their existing plans for the adoption and use of cloud technology
  2. Develop plans for how they’ll implement zero trust architecture (ZTA)
  3. Deploy MFA and encryption

In addition, the General Services Administration (GSA) is tasked with modernizing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) by establishing training, incorporating automation, and streamlining documentation.

Executive Order Sections
Section 1: Policy
Section 2: Threat Info-Sharing
Section 3: Modernization
Section 4: Software Supply Chain
Section 5: Cyber Safety Review Board
Section 6: IR Playbooks
Section 7: Threat Detection
Section 8: Investigation & Remediation
Section 9: National Security Systems
Section 10: Definitions
Section 11: General Provisions

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