Protecting Critical Infrastructure Cited as One of CISA's Biggest Challenges in 2026
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is encountering significant difficulties as it approaches 2026, largely due to workforce cuts, resource constraints, and diminished partnerships, which hinder its capacity to protect U.S. critical infrastructure. The loss of personnel dedicated to outreach and strategic planning, alongside funding shortages, has created vulnerabilities in national security, particularly in the face of rising cyber threats from geopolitical adversaries like China. Additionally, CISA is tasked with implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA), a challenge that underscores the importance of strengthening relationships and enhancing information-sharing with infrastructure operators. As healthcare becomes increasingly reliant on digital systems, CISA's limitations could have serious implications for the protection of health technology and data privacy.
