Musk’s DOGE Axes Cybersecurity Jobs: A Comedy of Errors at CISA
Elon Musk’s DOGE unit has reportedly axed a US government cybersecurity contract, leaving 100 penetration testers jobless. Now, former Marine Christopher Chenoweth is hunting for “DOGE-resistant opportunities.” With a knack for slashing budgets, DOGE is swiftly becoming the Grim Reaper of federal contracts. Who needs job security when you have DOGE?
Hot Take:
Looks like the DOGE unit has gone on a red team rampage, axing cybersecurity contracts faster than Musk’s tweets can tank a stock. If this keeps up, we’ll all be fighting cyber threats with nothing but good vibes and a tin foil hat!
Key Points:
- DOGE unit, led by Elon Musk, canceled a contract impacting over 100 penetration testing roles at CISA.
- Christopher Chenoweth, a senior penetration tester, shared the news on LinkedIn.
- No clear records of the specific contract being axed exist in DOGE’s list of canceled deals.
- EI-ISAC, a key election cybersecurity resource, has been shut down due to funding cuts.
- Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) may face a similar fate, threatening local election security.
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