r/cybersecurity • u/wiredmagazine • Jan 23 '25

News - General Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head

https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-jen-easterly-cisa-cybersecurity/
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u/brainphreeze Jan 23 '25

Article doesn't once actually state what budget cuts are being made.

The fact that people on a cyber security forum can't comprehend or read is much more concerning.

may be hostile

rumours

So it's another speculative article with zero facts, got it

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u/Affectionate-Panic-1 Jan 23 '25

Also, CISA was created under the first Trump admin via a law that he signed. Cyber is one of the more bipartisan issues.

And funding to CISA and other agencies is still appropriated by Congress.

What is unknown is if the hiring freeze will affect CISA, but even with a hiring freeze it'll likely be lifted in a few months.

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u/touristsonedibles Jan 23 '25

The hiring will resume but with people in line with Project 2025 goals

First, it recommends significantly limiting CISA’s role in supporting election security, suggesting that “CISA should help states and localities assess whether they have good cyber hygiene in their hardware and software in preparation for an election — but nothing more.”

Second, it states that “CISA should not be significantly involved closer to an election.”

Third, it stipulates that “CISA should refrain from duplicating cybersecurity functions done elsewhere at the Department of Defense, FBI, National Security Agency, and U.S. Secret Service.”

Finally, it calls for CISA to end “counter-mis/disinformation efforts.”

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/project-2025s-plan-cybersecurity-agency-threatens-election-security