CISA warns threat hunting staff of end to Google, Censys contracts due to cuts
a year ago
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- CISA warns threat hunting staff about the end of contracts with Google and Censys due to budget cuts.
- The agency plans to stop using Google-owned VirusTotal by April 20 and has already halted Censys.
- CISA is exploring alternative tools to minimize disruption to its operations.
- Contractors from Nightwing and Peraton were affected, with some being asked to turn in their phones.
- Concerns arise that budget cuts may impact CISA's ability to defend against cyber threats.
- CISA may end all threat hunting contracts with the private sector, with several already cut.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem aims to downsize CISA, citing mission refocusing needs.
- A leaked memo suggested CISA would stop supporting the CVE Program, but the decision was reversed.
- CISA was created in 2018 to handle cybersecurity threats; its first director was fired by Trump.
- The agency previously flagged misleading content online but scaled back after free speech concerns.