The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reportedly placed 17 employees on administrative leave, pending a review. This includes 10 regional security election officials, who were positioned to enhance election security in anticipation of the 2024 elections. The personnel has been working on mitigating various cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware and ensuring the safety of election workers. This development raises concerns about the stability and future of CISA, especially following the departure of former director Jen Easterly and the absence of a new appointee by President Trump.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reportedly placed several members of its election security team on administrative leave.
According to the report, 10 of the employees were regional security election officials hired to bolster election security ahead of the 2024 election.
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