Trump wants to take a battle axe to CISA again and slash $707M from budget
Summary
President Trump's proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes a significant $707 million budget cut for the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). An ex-CISA official expressed concern that this reduction would weaken the agency's ability to manage cyber risk.
IFF Assessment
This is bad news for defenders as a budget cut to CISA, a key US cybersecurity agency, would likely reduce its capacity to provide resources, guidance, and support for cybersecurity initiatives.
Defender Context
Reductions in CISA's budget could hinder its efforts in threat intelligence sharing, incident response, and developing best practices, leaving critical infrastructure and other entities more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Defenders should be aware of potential shifts in CISA's operational capabilities and the impact on national cybersecurity posture.