

Week in Review: CISA workforce cuts, AI slopsquatting risk, CVE funding saga
7 snips Apr 18, 2025
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CISA Cuts Widen Security Gaps
- Major workforce cuts at CISA will discourage cybersecurity efforts across smaller organizations.
- Reduced staffing risks widening the security gap between resource-rich and resource-poor entities.
CVE Database Vital for Continuity
- The CVE database is critical for consistency in vulnerability tracking.
- Losing its federal funding threatens continuity and sets a risky precedent for cybersecurity programs.
CISOs Navigate Risk Messaging
- CISOs face daily challenges balancing honesty and diplomacy in reporting cybersecurity risks.
- Exclusion or being ignored is a real risk when their findings are unpopular with leadership.