Cybersecurity on a Diet: Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Digital Defenses
The proposed fiscal year 2026 budget under the Trump administration could see CISA lose nearly 1,000 full-time employees, drastically reducing the government’s main civilian cybersecurity force. While cuts loom large, the proposal boosts infrastructure security funding, proving that even in a budget crisis, some things can still get a lift.
Hot Take:
Looks like someone’s playing a game of cybersecurity musical chairs, and CISA just lost their seat! With the proposed budget cuts, the agency might soon only have enough staff to form a cyber choir. Who knew cybersecurity needed less funding when cybercriminals are at an all-time high? It’s like trying to stop a flood with a paper towel. Good luck, CISA!
Key Points:
- CISA to lose nearly 1,000 full-time employees under the proposed Trump FY26 budget.
- Funding cuts across various cybersecurity programs, including a complete elimination of the Election Security Program.
- Major budget reductions also affect FBI, Department of Energy, and National Science Foundation.
- Some exceptions to cuts include slight funding increases for the Intelligence Community Management Account.
- Congress will ultimately decide the fate of these budget proposals in the coming months.
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