What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?

CISA is among the government agencies affected. The shutdown is a reminder for government contractors to harden their cybersecurity.

On Oct. 1, the US federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass funding for fiscal year 2026. Federal resources, including projects at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, may be slowed but not entirely halted.

What does the shutdown mean for professionals in the US, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity?

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Cybersecurity concerns for government contractors and other businesses to consider

Many federal employees are furloughed during the shutdown. Contractors who work for the government ...