Trump’s Return Signals Major Shifts in US Cybersecurity Policy
Source: darkreading.com CISA at a Crossroads The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) , once lauded as a hallmark of Donald Trump’s first term in 2018, faces political turbulence as his administration returns to power. Created to safeguard US infrastructure from cyber threats and promote collaboration between public and private sectors, CISA’s apolitical mandate has become deeply entwined with political controversies. The agency’s credibility hit after the 2020 election when its then-director, Chris Krebs, was dismissed for countering Trump’s election fraud claims. Krebs later became a prominent political commentator and represented a polarizing chapter for CISA. His successor, Jen Easterly, sought to distance the agency from politics, emphasizing its cybersecurity mission. Despite her efforts, Easterly and CISA faced conservative scrutiny, with allegations of partisan bias. As Trump prepares to take office, Easterly has announced her resignation, effecti...