Trump administration removes private sector leaders from all DHS panels, including CSRB

Summary: The Trump administration has removed private sector members from all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) committees, including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), in a move aimed at prioritizing national security. This decision comes as the CSRB investigates the Salt Typhoon hacks, attributed to Chinese-linked attackers, which have affected multiple telecommunications companies. The memo from acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman suggests a potential restructuring of the committees, allowing dismissed members to reapply for their positions.

Threat Actor: Chinese-linked attackers | Chinese-linked attackers
Victim: Telecommunications companies | telecommunications companies

Keypoints :

• Private sector members of DHS committees, including the CSRB, were dismissed to refocus on national security.
• The CSRB is currently investigating the Salt Typhoon hacks affecting at least nine telecommunications companies.
• Republican leaders support the decision, emphasizing the need for new appointments and a review of the board’s structure.