Congressional officials wonder how CISA can carry out core mission in face of workforce cuts

At RSAC 2025, officials and congressional staff discussed concerns over CISA’s workforce cuts and their potential impact on federal cyber readiness, emphasizing the need to retain talent and preserve mission-critical programs. Panelists highlighted legislative efforts such as the PIVOTT Act to rapidly train and place cybersecurity professionals, citing over 500,000 open roles and acute gaps in regional and critical infrastructure talent. Oversight into which programs and contracts are being reduced was noted, alongside consensus that scaling hands-on training and placements is essential amid evolving threats.