The incoming administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly dismissed members of its advisory committees, including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), which is responsible for investigating significant cybersecurity incidents. This action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce costs within the agency.
Details of an internal Jan. 20 memo from DHS Acting Secretary Benjamine Huffman emerged online.
The memo said, “In alignment with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security, I am directing the termination of all current memberships on advisory committees within DHS, effective immediately.”
It added that “Future committee activities will be focused solely on advancing our critical mission to protect the homeland and support DHS’s strategic priorities. To outgoing advisory board members, you are welcome to reapply, thank you for your service.”
The CSRB included several administration officials from the previous administration. It was created as part of former President Joe Biden’s 2021…
