Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem bashes CISA, says agency must be ‘smaller, more nimble’

Summary: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem criticized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during her confirmation hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security, arguing that its focus on disinformation campaigns strays from its primary mission. She emphasized the need for CISA to collaborate more effectively with other intelligence agencies to address threats, while also reflecting on her own controversial decisions regarding cybersecurity funding in South Dakota. Noem’s remarks have sparked debate among Republican senators regarding CISA’s role and effectiveness in combating misinformation and cyber threats.

Threat Actor: Russia, China, Iran | foreign disinformation campaigns
Victim: South Dakota | South Dakota

Keypoints :

• Noem criticized CISA for its involvement in disinformation efforts, claiming it has strayed from its core mission.
• She highlighted the need for better collaboration between CISA and other intelligence agencies to combat threats effectively.
• Noem’s decision to decline federal cybersecurity funding has raised concerns, especially after her phone was hacked.