CISA cybersecurity workforce faces cuts amid shifting US strategy

Meanwhile, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), a 20-year-old cybersecurity collaboration hub between federal, state, and local governments, is also at risk of losing support.

A shift in US cybersecurity strategy?

Analysts suggest these layoffs and funding cuts indicate a broader strategic shift in the U.S. government’s cybersecurity approach. Neil Shah, VP at Counterpoint Research, sees both risks and opportunities in the restructuring.

“In the near to mid-term, this could weaken the US cybersecurity infrastructure. However, with AI proliferating, the US government likely has a Plan B — potentially shifting toward privatized cybersecurity infrastructure projects, similar to what we’re seeing with Project Stargate for AI,” Shah said.