Election Officials Worry About CISA's Future, Cybersecurity Threats Loom

Election officials across the U.S. are alarmed by the future of federal cybersecurity support, particularly with the 2026 elections approaching. CISA, the agency protecting election systems, is undergoing significant changes, leaving many state leaders uncertain about federal assistance. A lack of communication from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has added to the worry. CISA has seen a substantial loss of employees and funding, with the FBI disbanding a task force focused on foreign influence operations. Despite these changes, CISAs director of public affairs assures that the agency remains focused on securing critical infrastructure. However, states like California are already feeling the impact, with diminished capacity to support elections. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.