President Joe Biden issued an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses and cracking down on foreign hackers targeting critical infrastructure. The order establishes mandatory cybersecurity standards for government contractors,

With this executive order, the Biden White House is looking to boost digital security in the U.S. for the government and the private sector.

The order is intended to show that “America means business when it comes to protecting our businesses and our citizens.”