Trump’s Cybersecurity Blunder: Gutting Safety Boards Amid Chinese Threats
Gutting the Cyber Safety Review Board amid investigations into China’s Salt Typhoon cyberattack was “foolish” and “bad for national security,” says retired US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. Montgomery likened canceling the board to halting the NTSB mid-crash investigation, emphasizing the need to learn from these probes for better cyber defenses.
Hot Take:
Who knew that hitting the pause button on cybersecurity efforts could make us less secure? It’s like trying to stop a flood with a paper towel—bold, yes, but ultimately, you’re going to end up with wet feet. And let’s be honest, gutting the Cyber Safety Review Board while they were knee-deep in investigating Chinese cyber shenanigans is the kind of move that should come with its own facepalm emoji.
Key Points:
- Advisory committees on cybersecurity got the axe shortly after Trump returned to office.
- Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery criticized the elimination of the Cyber Safety Review Board.
- The CSRB was investigating major security breaches attributed to Chinese hackers.
- Foreign aid, including cybersecurity funds, was frozen, but a federal judge temporarily blocked this.
- National Security Advisor Mike Waltz advocates for offensive cyber measures against adversaries like China.