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The newest Senior Advisor at CISA joins the team at the same time that DOGE is facing scrutiny for possibly endangering federal cybersecurity.

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EU Cyber Update

EU releases its first State of Cybersecurity report with cyber threats and policy recommendations, along with a new cybersecurity plan for healthcare.

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Trump's first week back in office sees major changes in cybersecurity, with repeals, restructurings, and controversial pardons shaping the new landscape.

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CISA’s Last Initiatives Before the New Administration

CISA hurries to release key cybersecurity reports and guidelines before the Biden administration ends and the Trump administration begins.

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