Bottom line: A comprehensive assessment of CISA's workforce is necessary to ensure effective cybersecurity response.
What's happening: Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced the Cybersecurity Workforce Improvement Act, which includes a force structure assessment of CISA, in response to the recent departure of around 1,000 CISA workers. The assessment aims to identify gaps and make recommendations to improve CISA's workforce capacity. The legislation also targets the National Cybersecurity Alliance, which is facing funding cuts.
What to do: Security leaders should review the assessment report to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to address the identified gaps in the CISA workforce. --- [Your name] [Your title] [Date]