Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone Has a Warning for the Tech World
Briefly

The Trump administration has reshaped US fiscal policy and cybersecurity priorities, creating instability at major digital security conferences. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has experienced mass firings aimed at officials perceived as disloyal. The administration has also taken hostile actions against former cybersecurity leaders, including revoking security clearances. Amid these changes, discussions around AI, cybercrime, and global partnerships in defense emerged at conferences, highlighting the increasing politicization of technology and its impact on security strategies.
Robert Costello stated, 'We are not retreating, we're advancing in a new direction,' emphasizing the evolving landscape of US cybersecurity priorities amid political shifts.
Paul Nakasone noted the intertwining of technology and politics, stating, 'I think we've entered a space now in the world where technology has become political and basically every one of us is conflicted.'
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