The firing of the head of the National Security Agency has weakened the country's cyber defenses against election-related cyberattacks, raising alarms among experts and lawmakers.
Key Points
Firing of the head of the National Security Agency
Removal of election-related cyberdefenses
Shrinking of the early-warning system for cyberattacks
Cons
Weakening of the country's cyber defenses against cyberattacks
Loss of experienced cyberdefenders and younger talent
Shrinking of the nation's early-warning system for cyberattacks