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During the early months of the Trump administration, significant cuts were made to cybersecurity budgets, staff, and initiatives. This has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts and legislators, including Colin Ahern, the chief cyber officer for the state of New York, and Governor Kathy Hochul.
Trump’s cybersecurity cuts have had far-reaching impacts since taking office. The administration fired over a hundred employees at CISA, leading to concerns about the country’s security. Additionally, cybersecurity spending across federal agencies was reduced by over $1.2 billion, with CISA’s budget cut by $135 million. At the same time, $1 billion was earmarked for offensive cyber operations for overseas hacking.
State governments, like New York, play a crucial role in cybersecurity, particularly for critical infrastructure and public organizations like schools. Governor Hochul has been proactive in advocating for cybersecurity funding, including writing to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to request immediate funding under the Homeland Security Grant Program.
Despite challenges with federal funding, New York is taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Governor Hochul signed legislation mandating cybersecurity awareness training for government employees and requiring the reporting of cyber incidents to the state’s homeland security office.
To further bolster cybersecurity efforts, New York is opening a new office in New York City staffed with technologists, including cybersecurity personnel. The state aims to recruit individuals who lost their jobs due to federal cuts.
The commitment of states like New York to cybersecurity is crucial in the face of federal cutbacks. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, proactive measures at the state level are essential to safeguarding critical infrastructure and organizations.
