The article discusses the vital role cybersecurity professionals have in protecting democracy and elections, particularly highlighted by the political targeting of Chris Krebs, former Director of CISA, by President Trump. After Krebs affirmed the 2020 election's integrity, Trump retaliated through an executive order that canceled the security clearances of Krebs's new employer. This action marks a trend of undermining cybersecurity efforts and professionals who engage in safeguarding democratic processes. The infosec community is urged to unite and support their colleagues against political intimidation, reflecting on recent instances of such actions in the legal sector.
Cybersecurity professionals and the infosec community must actively protect democracy and elections against political targeting by administrations aiming to undermine their integrity.
Former CISA Director Chris Krebs faced retaliation from Trump for affirming the security of the 2020 election, representing a dangerous trend in the politicization of cybersecurity.
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