CISA: DHS Funding Lapse Would Sideline Federal Cyber Staff
Summary
• More than half of the U.S. cyber defense agency's workforce would be furloughed under a DHS funding lapse.
• Operations such as incident reporting rulemaking, security assessments, and proactive cyber programs would be significantly limited.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
Texas CUs may need to prepare for potential cybersecurity gaps due to federal staffing reductions.
Original Source Material
Acting Chief Tells Lawmakers Most Staff Would Be Furloughed Amid Partial Shutdown More than half of the U.S. cyber defense agency's workforce would be furloughed under a DHS funding lapse, the agency's acting chief warned Wednesday, pausing incident reporting rulemaking, security assessments and proactive cyber programs while significantly limiting operations.