Trump Disbands DHS Advisory Committees, Impacting Cybersecurity Review
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🔌 Trump administration disbands DHS advisory committees, raising cybersecurity concerns. Acting Secretary Benjamine C. Huffman announced the immediate termination of all advisory committee memberships within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), which had previously criticized Microsoft for cybersecurity failures. This move is seen as a shift in focus towards prioritizing national security, but critics, including Senator Ron Wyden, argue it undermines cybersecurity efforts and benefits foreign adversaries. The CSRB was actively investigating recent cyber attacks linked to a Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, at the time of its disbandment. Additionally, the administration revoked an executive order on artificial intelligence safety, further raising alarms about the future of cybersecurity oversight.
