Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the urgent need for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to refocus its mission on cybersecurity following the Chinese Salt Typhoon campaign that has reportedly compromised U.S. telecommunications and political figures. In a recent hearing, she criticized CISA for its lack of details regarding the breach and asserted that it had strayed into areas like countering misinformation, detracting from its primary cybersecurity role. Noem advocates for prioritizing the protection of critical infrastructure against cyber threats and expressed concern about the agency's effectiveness in confronting such challenges.
Secretary Noem emphasized the urgency of refocusing CISA's mission to prioritize cybersecurity threats, particularly against the backdrop of a significant Chinese cyber espionage campaign.
CISA's previous focus on misinformation was criticized by Noem, stating that the agency had "gotten far off-mission," detracting from cybersecurity responsibilities.
During the hearing, Noem highlighted alarming cybersecurity gaps revealed by the Salt Typhoon intrusion, expressing the need for better preparedness in confronting cyber threats.
Noem reiterated that CISA should be concentrating its resources on identifying cyber threats and fortifying infrastructure rather than monitoring social media for misinformation.
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