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CISA: DHS Funding Lapse Would Sideline Federal Cyber Staff

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Operational Brief

Most U.S. cyber defense agency staff would be furloughed under a DHS funding lapse; operations and programs such as incident reporting, security assessments, and proactive cyber initiatives would be significantly limited.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

The article does not mention Texas or any Texas-specific entities. It focuses on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its potential impact under a funding lapse.

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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.