Cybersecurity Meltdown: CISA Faces Layoffs Amid Political Firestorm
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency divisions face termination orders as part of the ongoing government shutdown. So, if you thought your job was safe, think again! The Trump administration is making cuts, with the Stakeholder Engagement and Infrastructure Security Divisions among the affected. Remember, even cyberdefense isn’t immune to a good old-fashioned layoff.
Hot Take:
Looks like the only thing getting hacked at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the staff list! In a twist of irony, the people tasked with keeping our infrastructure safe from cyber threats are themselves threatened by the dreaded Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notices. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a cyber-thriller. Keep your firewalls up, folks—no one’s safe, not even the cyber protectors!
Key Points:
- Several divisions within CISA received termination orders amidst a government shutdown.
- The Stakeholder Engagement and Infrastructure Security Divisions were notably affected.
- The Chemical Security subdivision is expected to phase out initiatives.
- CISA has faced political scrutiny for its previous efforts against misinformation.
- 176 employees across DHS were reportedly cut, with further reductions possible.