Senior CISA Advisers Announce Exits Amid Federal Downsizing

Several senior advisers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), including those involved in the “Secure by Design” initiative, are leaving due to mass layoffs and federal downsizing. The departures raise concerns about CISA’s ability to sustain critical initiatives and strengthen U.S. cyber defenses. Despite the departures, CISA remains committed to its mission and the “Secure by Design” principles.