Government Shutdown Takes Toll on National Cybersecurity: Thousands Left Vulnerable A major blow to the country's cybersecurity has been dealt with the loss of over 1,100 employees from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) due to the prolonged partial government shutdown. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed the staggering figure on Sunday, highlighting the devastating impact of the 76-day shutdown on the nation's ability to protect against cyber threats. The shutdown, which was sparked by a Democratic-led push for federal immigration reform following the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, has left many wondering about the consequences of the resulting personnel shortage on national security. As the country grapples with an increasingly complex cyber landscape, the loss of skilled professionals at CISA has raised concerns about the agency's capacity to respond to emerging threats.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday said the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) lost about 1,100 employees over the course of the partial government shutdown this year. DHS was closed for 76 days over a Democratic-led push for federal immigration reform after the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota by federal immigration...
