Trump’s Cybersecurity Cuts Spark Backlash from New York State Officials
New York's cyber chief warns Trump’s cybersecurity budget cuts risk national security and local infrastructure resilience.
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Trump’s Cybersecurity Cuts Spark Backlash from New York State Officials Trump Cybersecurity Cuts Raise National Security Concerns Concerns over national digital defense are mounting following deep Trump cybersecurity cuts implemented during his second term. Cyber experts and state leaders, particularly in New York, are raising alarms over slashed budgets and staff reductions across key federal agencies tasked with safeguarding America’s digital infrastructure. Colin Ahern, New York’s chief cyber officer, voiced strong concerns in a recent interview, warning that the cuts jeopardize both state-level and national cybersecurity preparedness. With the federal government playing a pivotal role in supporting local efforts, these sweeping changes have ignited debates about long-term cyber resilience and the ability to respond to growing threats. Image Credits:Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Cybersecurity Infrastructure The latest round of Trump cybersecurity cuts hit several vital programs hard. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed in e…
