TechCrunch (Cybersecurity)

US Cybersecurity Agency CISA Reportedly in Dire Shape Amid Trump Cuts and Layoffs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is reportedly operating at roughly 38% of its pre‑Trump staffing levels, after losing about one‑third of its workforce during the administration’s first year. The cuts have crippled core programs, including the counter‑ransomware initiative and election‑security efforts, and have seen hundreds of employees reassigned to support DHS immigration enforcement. CISA has been without a permanent director since 2025, and the ongoing federal shutdown further hampers its ability to respond to cyber incidents. Agency officials claim commitment remains, but lawmakers warn the agency is ill‑prepared for a major cyber crisis.