When the Biden administration issued the “Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” it sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity industry, and the releases so far prove the early reactions correct. The order declared that the US federal government needed an extensive overhaul to defend against adversaries. CISOs in every vertical need to understand the changes taking place and how they will affect their security programs. This report breaks down the key dates and responsible parties and offers a section-by-section analysis of the executive order.