"OPINION - America's cyber intelligence capabilities are being eviscerated while the threats to national security emanating from cyber space are increasing. The latest cuts to the cyber capabilities within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) further undermine America's ability to protect itself against the adversaries that use cyberspace to put American's security at risk, not to mention raising questions about the Pentagon's ability to quickly mobilize and transport military forces."
"ODNI assets are now on the chopping block, with a plan to slash the intelligence processing and information sharing services that enable critical cyber capabilities and resiliency across public and private sectors. Last week, as part of an "" plan to "eliminate redundant missions, functions and personnel" Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a downsizing of her staff by more than 40 percent by this October, including the termination of entire offices that are critical for coordination of cybersecurity intelligence."
America's cyber intelligence capabilities are being severely reduced while cyber threats to national security are rising. Foreign actors, including Iran, are targeting U.S. communications, energy, transportation, and water systems, jeopardizing access to critical services and complicating military mobility. Since January, the executive branch has scaled back defensive cyber and counter–malign-influence operations across government. ODNI plans would cut intelligence processing and information-sharing services that support cyber capabilities and resilience across public and private sectors. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a staff reduction exceeding 40 percent and the termination of offices key to coordinating cybersecurity intelligence, risking a return to pre-9/11 intelligence silos.
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