America’s Cybersecurity Defenses Are Cracking

America’s Cybersecurity Defenses Are Cracking

Why America’s Cybersecurity Defenses Are Cracking America’s cybersecurity defenses are cracking under growing pressure from foreign hackers, reduced funding, and internal instability. Agencies like CISA — once the cornerstone of digital protection — now face major challenges due to budget constraints and political reshuffling. Many are asking: Is the U.S. still prepared to handle large-scale cyberattacks? The concern is real, and experts warn that weakening cyber defenses could expose critical infrastructure, from power grids to election systems. Image : Google  What’s Weakening U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure? CISA and other federal cybersecurity bodies are being stretched thin. Staff cuts, shifting priorities, and a surge in politically motivated interference have disrupted coordination across key departments. As technology advances, so do cyber threats — from ransomware attacks on hospitals to foreign espionage targeting government networks. Without stable leadership and resources, A…