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Trump mandates comprehensive supply chain and software mapping for defense contractors

A new executive order requires defense contractors to provide full visibility into software dependencies and foreign ownership within their supply chains. This directive aims to mitigate cyber risks and reduce reliance on adversarial-controlled components, though the implementation timeline and enforcement mechanisms remain unspecified.

SecurityWeekabout 3 hours agoUSCredibility 58%View source

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