Federal Government Restructuring Weakens Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The restructuring of the federal government under the Trump administration has undermined public-private partnerships crucial for protecting U.S. critical infrastructure from cyberattacks and physical threats. Workforce cuts and leadership gaps have disrupted collaboration between federal agencies and private sector entities across healthcare, water, energy, and telecommunications. The dismantling of the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC) has particularly hindered sensitive discussions on cybersecurity, leading companies to withhold threat information and resulting in project delays in the telecommunications sector. Federal agencies are now seeking a replacement for CIPAC to restore these essential communications and coordination efforts.
