Trump Administration Dismisses DHS Cybersecurity Advisory Boards

The decision halts investigations into major cyber threats, including Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon, as experts criticize the move as a threat to national security.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated all members of its advisory boards, including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), effective immediately.
The CSRB was investigating Salt Typhoon, a Chinese government-backed hacking group linked to breaches in major U.S. telecommunications companies.
Critics, including former board members and cybersecurity experts, warn that halting the CSRB's work undermines efforts to address critical cyber threats.
The Trump administration justified the move as a step to refocus DHS resources and eliminate boards accused of pursuing agendas contrary to national security.
Key cybersecurity experts, including former CISA director Chris Krebs, were among those dismissed, raising concerns about potential political motivations behind the decision.