Despite bitter partisanship in Washington, shoring up the country’s cybersecurity defenses is a critical priority on which both Democrats and Republicans agree.
Last December, the Obama administration released a report with a number of recommendations to protect the country, including launching a national cybersecurity apprenticeship program and renewing focus on protecting critical infrastructure. The Trump administration has largely continued his predecessor’s cybersecurity initiative, signing an executive order that highlights many of the same topics. Several cabinet members have been tasked with assessing the scope and sufficiency of existing cybersecurity apprenticeship programs and infrastructure security, hinting at future support.