The Trump administration has issued an executive order directing state and local governments to assume more responsibility for water utilities and critical infrastructure security against cyberattacks. The initiative aims to create a national resilience plan, as President Trump emphasized the effectiveness of preparedness being managed at the state and local levels, backed by federal support. However, this push for local management comes in stark contrast to recent cuts in federal funding for cybersecurity initiatives that leave states potentially more vulnerable to attacks, raising questions about the actual feasibility of this strategy.
The Trump administration's new executive order emphasizes the need for state and local governments to take a larger role in securing critical infrastructure against cyberattacks.
Trump noted that effective preparedness must be owned and managed at the state and local levels, supported by a competent federal government.
Despite the call for local responsibility, federal funding for critical cyber defense programs was significantly cut, raising concerns about state vulnerabilities.
Some experts suggest the funding cuts might intentionally expose states to greater risks from cyber threats, particularly from nation-states like Russia.
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