Trump Administration Cybersecurity Policies

SOURCE www.nytimes.com
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