CISA’s Comedy of Silence: When Cybersecurity Goes Undercover
CISA has reminded staff to keep lips zipped and leave all media chatter to the pros. The agency insists it’s all about transparency, just the kind that goes through their official pipeline. So, if you’ve got the urge to spill secrets, remember: no unauthorized chatter about cybersecurity and infrastructure security!
Hot Take:
Looks like CISA’s new motto is “Loose Lips Sink Ships” as they batten down the hatches on staff interactions with the media. So, if you see a cybersecurity expert with duct tape over their mouth, don’t worry, they’re just following orders!
Key Points:
- CISA issued a memo instructing staff not to speak to the media without authorization.
- The only office authorized to communicate with the media is the Office of the Chief External Affairs Office.
- Internal documents and communications are strictly off-limits for external release.
- CISA is undergoing workforce changes due to a refocus on its core mission by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Past GOP criticism involved allegations of censorship related to COVID-19 and election misinformation.
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