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US Cybersecurity Progress Stalls as Workforce Cuts Take Toll, Commission Warns

America’s cybersecurity momentum has reversed for the first time in five years, with only 35% of key recommendations fully implemented. Critical agencies face staffing and funding shortages that undermine national security capabilities.

Cybersecurity Progress Reverses Amid Workforce Cuts

America’s cybersecurity defenses are deteriorating after years of progress, according to the latest assessment from the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. The watchdog group’s 2025 report indicates that policy momentum has not only slowed but actually reversed, with officials blaming Trump-era workforce reductions and budget cuts for undermining critical infrastructure protection.

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Corporate Leaders Navigate Tariff Turbulence and Regulatory Shifts in Holiday Prep

Nearly two-thirds of companies face operational disruptions from regulatory and tariff uncertainty, according to new research. Executives report widespread planning difficulties and investment delays as they adapt sourcing and cash flow strategies.

Widespread Operational Disruptions

Corporate resilience is being tested by escalating tariff pressures and regulatory shifts, with 65% of firms reporting operational disruptions tied to uncertainty, according to recent executive surveys. Among companies experiencing high levels of regulatory flux, that figure rises to 83%, sources indicate. The findings from 60 C-suite executives show that 61% face long-term planning difficulties while 45% have delayed or canceled investments.