Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin Government shutdown would force CISA to furlough more than 80% of staff

Government shutdown would force CISA to furlough more than 80% of staff

Published: Sept. 29, 2023, 12:34 p.m.

b'The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is preparing to furlough more than 80% of its workforce under a government shutdown, potentially leaving the lead U.S. cyber agency with a skeleton crew to initially respond to attacks on the networks of federal agencies and critical infrastructure.\\nThe Department of Homeland Security\\u2019s plan for a \\u201clapse in appropriations,\\u201d\\xa0updated today,\\xa0shows CISA estimates it would retain 571 employees out of the 3,117 it had onboard as of mid-June. Those \\u201cexcepted\\u201d staff would be required to work during a government shutdown, while the rest would be furloughed.\\nUnless Congress acts in the coming days, funding for DHS and most other agencies expires at 12:01 a.m. Sunday,\\xa0shutting down the government.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'