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Threat Intelligence & APT The Record 1 month ago

Lawmakers call for investigation into impact of CISA staffing cuts

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CyberNew Threat Research Desk
• Original Reporting: The Record
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Assessed Severity: INFORMATIONAL
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Analyst Takeaway

"Image: Getty via Unsplash+/CISA Lawmakers call for investigation into impact of CISA staffing cuts Members of Congress have asked a government watchdog to examine the effect staffing cuts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have had on the agency’s ability to function. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined several..."

Recommended Defense & Mitigation

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Image: Getty via Unsplash+/CISA

Lawmakers call for investigation into impact of CISA staffing cuts

Members of Congress have asked a government watchdog to examine the effect staffing cuts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have had on the agency’s ability to function.

Bennie Thompson (D-MS), ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined several other Democratic representatives in signing a letter asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for more information about how CISA is protecting critical infrastructure after nearly one-third of its workforce was slashed at the onset of the Trump administration. 

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