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Top Democrat Warns States Are Losing Federal Cyber Defense SupportA top U.S, Senate Democrat decried shrinking federal support for election security ahead of the November midterms, warning that cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency could leave states without cyber defense or threat intelligence capabilities
Sean Plankey Dodges Election Security Questions in Senate Confirmation HearingSean Plankey, a former Energy Department and National Security Council cybersecurity official, faced tough questions from lawmakers about President Donald Trump's false claims of voting machine vulnerabilities and election fraud in the 2020 election during his Thursday confirmation hearing.
Sean Plankey Dodges Election Security Questions in Senate Confirmation HearingSean Plankey, a former Energy Department and National Security Council cybersecurity official, faced tough questions from lawmakers about President Donald Trump's false claims of voting machine vulnerabilities and election fraud in the 2020 election during his Thursday confirmation hearing.
Analysis of Proposed Budget, Workforce Cuts Reveal Risks to Cyber ReadinessThe Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal would eliminate over 1,000 positions and nearly $425 million from CISA, gutting cyber ops, risk modeling and election security - prompting warnings that the U.S. is weakening its national cyber defense amid rising global threats.
State and Local Election Offices Face Growing Cyber Threat Amid Federal Budget CutsTop-ranking current and former security officials warned Thursday that President Donald Trump's budget cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other election security efforts have left U.S. election infrastructure vulnerable to escalating cyber threats.
Could CISA's Uncertain Future Embolden Nation-State Attackers?As the future of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency becomes increasingly uncertain in the wake of a massive federal overhaul, experts warn that key U.S. infrastructure sectors, including energy, financial services and election infrastructure, are at a heightened risk of cyberattacks and cyberespionage.
White House Ousts Key FBI and CISA Cyber Leaders, Raising Security ConcernsPresident Donald Trump's federal workforce purge and sweeping firings have forced out senior FBI cyber officials while sidelining election security experts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, raising significant security concerns.
US Cyber Defense Agency Dismisses Claims of Fraud and Assures Secure Election DayThe director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Monday the agency has not seen any evidence of material threats that could sway the nationwide results, despite escalating claims of fraud from the Republican presidential nominee.
United States’ Top Cyber Defense Agency Mobilizes Nationwide Election Support HubThe director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Wednesday the agency is establishing an election operations room to help counter foreign interference and support state officials amid escalating cyber and physical threats to the 2024 vote.
US Cyber Defense Agency Says Election is Secure Despite Intensifying ThreatsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is ramping up its warnings of potential election interference and influence campaigns in the lead up to the November vote. But voters can be assured their ballots are secure and will be counted as cast, the agency said.
CISA and FBI Warn of Iranian Hackers Targeting US Political Campaigns and OfficialsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have issued new guidance to help U.S. political campaigns defend against increasing cyber threats from Iran, recommending stronger multi-factor authentication, phishing-resistant protocols, and vigilance against social engineering.
CISA 'Committing More Resources Than Ever Before' to Election InfrastructureThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told Information Security Media Group it is in the process of carrying out its most expansive national effort to secure election infrastructure across the country ahead of the upcoming November election.
Bill Is Similar to Senate Proposals, But Will Congress Take Action Before Election?A bipartisan House bill aims to bolster cybersecurity in the healthcare sector by requiring stronger collaboration between CISA and the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill is a companion to nearly identical bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate in July.
Explosion in Threat Actors, Poorly Configured Technology Compound the RiskGeopolitical events increasingly pose risks to organizations' cybersecurity posture, the current and former leaders of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Jen Easterly and Chris Krebs - warned at this year's RSA Conference in San Francisco.