Summary: The Trump administration has disbanded the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), which was seen as a key player in enhancing cybersecurity oversight. This decision, made by Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman, comes amid a broader reevaluation of advisory committees within the Department of Homeland Security. The CSRB had been instrumental in investigating significant cyber incidents and providing critical recommendations for improvement.
Threat Actor: Chinese government-linked hackers | Chinese government-linked hackers
Victim: Microsoft and other major corporations | Microsoft
Keypoints :
- The CSRB was established under President Biden’s Executive Order 14028 to study major cyber incidents.
- It conducted investigations into significant breaches, including the Log4Shell crisis and Microsoft Exchange Online hack.
- The board’s disbandment raises concerns about the future of cybersecurity oversight in the U.S.