The Trump administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget plans to drastically reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by cutting nearly 1,000 employees and reducing funding by over $420 million. The workforce would decrease from 3,292 to 2,324, affecting cybersecurity operations and stakeholder engagement programs. A key concern lies in the elimination of the Election Security Program, which would leave many state and local governments unsupported. The cuts to CISA's budget raise alarms about the agency's ability to address escalating threats from cybercriminals and nation-states.
The proposed budget would eliminate the Election Security Program, cutting 14 positions and $39.6 million, leaving state and local governments in limbo.
CISA's workforce is set to drop from 3,292 employees to 2,324 while total funding obligations will reduce from $2.38 billion to $1.96 billion.
The budget cuts in CISA raise concerns as they occur against a backdrop of escalating digital threats from nation-states and cybercriminals.
While infrastructure security efforts are boosted, other areas like cybersecurity operations face millions in cuts, impacting CISA's overall effectiveness.
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