In an exit interview, former CISA director Jen Easterly highlights the urgent need for the agency's continued existence in the face of growing cybersecurity threats. She notes the damaging impact of Chinese hacking groups—particularly Salt Typhoon—on American telecom networks, emphasizing that losing CISA could leave the U.S. vulnerable to sophisticated cyber attacks. Easterly reflects on her accomplishments and the future of national security as she departs from her role amidst fears that the agency may be defunded or dismantled under the new administration.
Easterly emphasizes the urgent need for CISA to continue its mission, particularly as threats like rampant ransomware and foreign cyber attacks grow increasingly sophisticated and persistent.
During her tenure, Easterly led efforts to protect American cybersecurity from unprecedented threats, arguing that dismantling CISA would leave the nation vulnerable to serious risks.
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