Xage CRO Darron Makrokanis shares insights on new executive order

TLDR:

• Xage CRO Darron Makrokanis believes the new executive order on boosting US port security is a positive step in addressing cyber risks in critical infrastructure.
• President Biden issued the EO to strengthen maritime cybersecurity and secure US supply chains.

Darron Makrokanis, Chief Revenue Officer at Xage Security, expressed support for the new executive order aimed at enhancing the security of U.S. ports. Makrokanis believes that the order is a significant step in the right direction to address cyber threats facing critical infrastructure. The order issued by President Biden includes additional measures to strengthen maritime cybersecurity and secure U.S. supply chains and industrial base. It authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to implement cybersecurity standards for U.S. ports’ networks and systems to address maritime cyber threats. Under the EO, the Coast Guard will issue a Maritime Security Directive to manage cyber risks for China-manufactured ship-to-shore cranes at U.S. ports. The Biden administration also plans to invest over $20 billion in U.S. port infrastructure in the next five years through the President’s Investing in America Agenda.

The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2024 Cyber Summit on June 6 to discuss the evolving role of cybersecurity in the government sector. This event will provide a platform for industry experts to share insights and strategies to enhance cybersecurity across critical infrastructure.