CISA's Leadership Exodus Deepens Amidst Budget Cuts and Security Concerns
2025-06-12
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing a leadership crisis. Executive Director Bridget Bean's departure follows a pattern of high-level exits, leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director and struggling with significant budget cuts. A former employee cited a "culture of fear" under the new administration as hindering CISA's mission. With potential budget cuts ranging from $135 million to $495 million, and the confirmation of a new director blocked, CISA's future, and the nation's cybersecurity, remains uncertain.
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