Risks public-private collaboration: The directive is likely to have ripple effects on the cybersecurity community as well.CISA has, over the past few years, carved out a critical role as the convening point for public-private cyber collaboration. The agency has been central to fostering trust between federal authorities and private sector entities, especially in areas like threat intelligence and incident response.”This directive risks complicating that role. Even if the intent is accountability, the impact may be hesitation from enterprise stakeholders who fear that participating in federal programs, particularly those around threat intelligence, could carry future reputational or legal baggage,” Gogia said.The increased scrutiny could dampen industry willingness to engage, ultimately weakening collective cyber defenses. Jaju said, “Politicizing CISA’s leadership sets a risky precedent. Private firms could shift partnerships to avoid scrutiny. Reduced coordination might embolden adversaries exploiting societal divides via disinformation or AI-driven attacks.”
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