Two members of Congress warned that recent cuts have weakened CISA at a time when foreign adversaries, especially China, are probing U.S. civilian networks and critical infrastructure. They argued that restoring the agency’s staffing, funding, and partnerships is essential to helping utilities, local governments, and smaller organizations defend themselves and recover from intrusions. #CISA #SaltTyphoon #China #DonBacon #JamesWalkinshaw
Keypoints
- Lawmakers said CISA cuts have damaged U.S. civilian cyber defense.
- Don Bacon called for a stronger CISA to protect domestic networks and energy grids.
- James Walkinshaw warned that China-linked campaigns are targeting critical infrastructure.
- Both said small utilities and businesses cannot defend themselves without federal support.
- They urged restoring CISA’s capacity and partnerships as a bipartisan priority.
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