Employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) feel under attack by the Trump administration, especially after a recent executive order calling for an investigation into the former CISA director, Chris Krebs. This order, along with ongoing downsizing of the agency, has disrupted their ability to focus on their mission of protecting the country from cyber threats. Employees believe that Trump’s actions against Krebs are politically motivated and an abuse of power. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces increasing cybersecurity challenges from foreign adversaries like China and cybercriminal gangs profiting from ransomware attacks.
Under Krebs’ leadership, CISA coordinated efforts to refute false claims of election fraud, leading to his dismissal by Trump after the 2020 election. The administration is now purging CISA’s workforce, offering early retirements and buyouts to employees. The White House has also suspended security clearances at Krebs’ current employer, SentinelOne, which could create a chilling effect on reporting security vulnerabilities. Despite these challenges, CISA employees are committed to defending critical infrastructure and protecting the country from cyber threats.
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