CISA Cuts $10 Million in Cybersecurity Funding, Sparking Alarm Among Experts

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced a $10 million cut in annual funding for the Center for Internet Security (CIS), which supports vital programs like the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC). These centers provide critical cybersecurity assistance to state governments, particularly in the context of rising cyber threats. The cuts have raised concerns among experts and state officials about the potential impact on their operations and the cybersecurity of local election offices.

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