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.

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices