Project 2025 could escalate US cybersecurity risks, endanger more Americans

The Heritage Foundation's extensive Project 2025 report outlines a proposed framework for a potential Trump administration, heavily influenced by former Trump officials. A key focus is on cybersecurity, with controversial recommendations such as dismantling the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and moving other agencies under the National Security Council, which could politicize cybersecurity efforts. Experts warn that these shifts may significantly jeopardize national security, particularly as they challenge CISA's role in protecting critical infrastructure and election security against rising cyber threats. This report raises pertinent questions about the future of cybersecurity policy in a potential Trump-led government. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: CSO Online