Trump’s ‘preparedness’ executive order would shift cyber defense burden where it doesn’t belong, experts say

This article analyzes a Trump administration executive order that shifts cybersecurity preparedness and response responsibilities from the federal government to states and localities, drawing criticism that reduced federal support—such as CISA services and EI-ISAC/MS-ISAC functions—will increase costs and risk for smaller jurisdictions and weaken defenses against nation-state threats. While some anticipate innovation through whole-of-state strategies and regional collaboration, experts warn that rapid scaling, funding gaps, and legal constraints on nongovernment assistance could undermine overall national cyber resilience.