February 22, 2026 at 05:00AM
Shutdown at D.H.S. Extends to Cyber Agency, Adding to Setbacks
The U.S. enterprise faced ongoing disruption as a government shutdown broadened to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, intensifying staffing shortages and management gaps without a Senate-confirmed leader.
Employees report mounting demoralization and concern over the agency’s capacity to protect critical infrastructure and respond to cyber threats amidst reduced resources and leadership vacuum.
The impasse threatens continuity of operations and cybersecurity initiatives, with staff expecting further impacts on threat intelligence, incident response, and grant programs until a confirmed head is appointed.