Cybersecurity Experts React to Trump’s 2025 Cyber EO

Reactions - Smart Move or Missed Opportunity?

President Trump recently signed a new Cybersecurity Executive Order (2025) aimed at strengthening federal networks, updating risk management practices, and enhancing national cyber readiness.

SecurityWeek compiled reactions from cybersecurity leaders and vendors — and the response is mixed:

Highlights from the Industry Response:

• Positive Notes:

• Continued alignment with the NIST framework

• Clearer emphasis on cyber workforce development

• Calls for public-private collaboration in securing critical infrastructure

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• Critical Feedback:

• Concerns that the EO recycles language from earlier efforts (like EO 13800 from 2017)

• Lacks clear implementation pathways and enforcement mechanisms

• Risk of becoming another “report-heavy, action-light” directive

Experts from CrowdStrike, Rapid7, and (ISC)² provided varying takes — ranging from cautious optimism to skepticism about whether this EO will translate into actual progress without meaningful follow-through or funding alignment.

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Question for Cybersecurity Pros:

If you’ve had time to review or respond to the new EO:

• Does this 2025 Executive Order move the needle, or is it more of the same?
• How does it compare to past cybersecurity policies (like EO 13800)?
• What would you want to see added in terms of funding, private sector integration, or timelines?
• Are you seeing real planning shifts within agencies or vendors yet?

Would love to hear from those working in federal cyber, infrastructure protection, or policy strategy.

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🔗 Full article from SecurityWeek

🔗 Other good background here on [CSO Online]