Executive Order 13636

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Executive Order that calls for the Federal Government to closely coordinate with critical infrastructure owners and operators to improve cybersecurity information sharing; develop a technology-neutral cybersecurity framework; and promote and incentivize the adoption of strong cybersecurity practices. (Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, February 2013)/td>

Also known asEO 13636 · Executive Order Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity · Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity EO
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Starting Point: U.S. Election Systems as Critical InfrastructureView source

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Executive Order that calls for the Federal Government to closely coordinate with critical infrastructure owners and operators to improve cybersecurity information sharing; develop a technology-neutral cybersecurity framework; and promote and incentivize the adoption of strong cybersecurity practices. (Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, February 2013)/td>

Starting Point: U.S. Election Systems as Critical Infrastructure · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Executive Order 13636. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/executive-order-13636

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Starting Point: U.S. Election Systems as Critical Infrastructure
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