They received a written 'directive' instructing them to develop new security measures.
a presidential 'directive'
(..) Greetings. - Severe radiation poisoning. - From the damaged ship. I have to get her to sick bay. No lectures on the prime directive, I'll keep her unconscious. Tell Riker to beam down with a search party to find Cochrane. Crusher to Enterprise. Two to beam directly to sick bay. (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact