DHS Shuts Down Key Cyber Info Group: Garbarino Plans a Power Play to Reboot Cooperation
New York Rep. Andrew Garbarino is not amused by DHS’s decision to dissolve the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council. As the cybersecurity panel’s lead Republican, he’s planning to question the move. After all, CIPAC wasn’t just a club for discussing the weather—it was key for sharing cyber and physical threat intelligence.
Hot Take:
Looks like DHS decided to play a solo game of cybersecurity, and Rep. Andrew Garbarino is not impressed. Maybe they thought critical infrastructure was one of those self-cleaning ovens – you just set it and forget it. Spoiler alert: it’s not.
Key Points:
- DHS shut down the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC), a key info-sharing group.
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino plans to question DHS about this decision.
- CIPAC facilitated crucial government-industry dialogues on cyber and physical threats.
- 90% of critical infrastructure is privately owned – CIPAC was the bridge for collaboration.
- Industry reps stress that CIPAC or a similar group is essential for threat preparedness.
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