Trump Administration Reassigns CISA Cybersecurity Staff to ICE Amid Workforce Reductions
The Trump administration is implementing workforce reductions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, with reports indicating cybersecurity professionals are being forcibly reassigned to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sources suggest those refusing transfer face termination, potentially weakening US infrastructure protection.
Cybersecurity Agency Faces Staff Reductions
The Trump administration is implementing significant workforce changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), with reports indicating both layoffs and forced reassignments to other departments. According to sources familiar with the matter, approximately 176 employees have been affected by the reductions, with some cybersecurity professionals being forcibly transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.