As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, it confronts a critical juncture for cybersecurity. The escalating digital threats from state-sponsored adversaries like China, Iran, North Korea and Russia coincide with fractured global governance and a shifting domestic policy landscape. This moment presents a unique opportunity for the administration to establish itself as a global leader in offensive cybersecurity deterrence.
To rise to this challenge, the administration must evaluate and redefine the role of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, whose mission has expanded and, arguably, diluted under the Biden administration. A reinvigorated CISA, bolstered by strategic focus and partnerships, could prove pivotal in strengthening U.S. resilience and cybersecurity leadership.
CISA’s original mission: A return to core statutory goals
CISA was created to safeguard critical infrastructure and improve resilience against a rising tide of cyber threats. However, under the Biden administration, its scope has broadened to encompass a wide array of initiatives, potentially undermining its ability to deliver on core…
