CISA's role in US cybersecurity is diminished due to staffing cuts, reassignments, and politicization, leading to a loss of trust among state officials like Arizona's Secretary of State, who now hesitate to engage with the agency. This situation jeopardizes cybersecurity efforts, especially for critical infrastructure, as agencies are wary of sharing sensitive information. Historically, CISA provided vital support for election security and other sectors, but recent developments have created significant vulnerabilities in the nation's defenses.
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