Trump Bolsters Defense Against Cyber Threats

PROTECTING CRITICAL MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE MISSIONS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to bolster the cybersecurity of America's National Security Systems (NSS) and modernize NSS governance to meet the cyber challenges of 2026 and beyond.

• NSS encompasses the US's most sensitive computer systems - those that process classified information or support military and intelligence missions.
• The Memorandum establishes a clear structure, authorities, roles, and responsibilities for the governance of NSS and accountability to NSS cybersecurity requirements for its owners and operators.
• The Memorandum helps ensure that NSS owned or operated by civilian agencies receive a defense commensurate to those of the Department or War (DOW) and Intelligence Community (IC).
• The Memorandum reestablishes the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) and modernizes it for the first time in over 35 years to establish baseline cybersecurity requirements for all NSS and enhance accountability and coordination across agencies to implement necessary cyber defenses across all NSS.
  • The CNSS will oversee the cybersecurity of NSS across the US Government and issue binding security directives to all NSS owners and operators.
  • The CNSS will provide collaboration, standardization, and efficient resource management by promoting coordination and information sharing across Federal agencies, public-private partnerships, and international liaison activities.
  • The CNSS will leverage the combined authorities and resources of the Federal Chief Information Officer, the Chief Information Officers of the DOW and IC, and the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) to ensure that there are no gaps or weak links in NSS defenses.
• The Memorandum empowers the Director of the National Security Agency as the National Manager for National Security Systems and the cryptologic authority of NSS. It allows the Director to leverage the full technical power of the National Security Agency to provide advanced defenses and assistance in order to bolster the security of NSS across the U.S. government.
• The Memorandum promotes the efficient use of taxpayer dollars by encouraging the use of shared services in NSS and requiring the recission of outdated requirements.
• The Memorandum establishes a Policy Coordination Committee to work with the CNSS to request an assessment of NSS cybersecurity posture.

DEFENDING NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS ACROSS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: President Trump is prioritizing these foundational systems to guarantee the federal government remains dominant in the cyber environment.

• Secure NSS empower America's men and women on the frontlines to accomplish their critical missions, return home safely, and usher in a new area of peace through strength.
• Updating and defending these systems is essential to meet the cybersecurity challenges we face in 2026 and in the future.

ADVANCING NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY: President Trump is advancing U.S. cybersecurity for the safety of all Americans.

• President Trump has made it clear that this Administration will do what it takes to make America cyber secure - including focusing relentlessly on technical and organizational professionalism to improve the security and resilience of the nation's information systems and networks.
• In June 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity, focusing on critical protections against foreign cyber threats and enhancing secure technology practices.
• In June 2025, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the National Security Enterprise, establishing a new framework to put the most advanced, secure, and reliable AI systems into the hands of America's warfighters and intelligence professionals while ensuring their responsible use.
• In March 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting American families, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
• In March 2026, President Trump released his Cyber Strategy for America, outlining his priorities to ensure America remains unrivaled in cyberspace.
• In June 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order to advance American artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI innovation.