Renewed CISA support comes too late for midterm prep, some election officials say
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
September 30, 2026 01:14 PM ET
Arizona still plans to accept federal help on Election Day, while officials warn that staffing cuts have weakened relationships and left smaller jurisdictions with fewer resources.
Election officials said Wednesday that renewed federal cybersecurity assistance comes too late for some of their midterm preparations, following cuts they say disrupted support from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, though they are not closing the door on federal help.
Michael Moore, chief information security officer for the Arizona secretary of state’s office, said the state recently reconnected with CISA’s regional leadership and plans to accept its support on Election Day if cyberattacks disrupt election services.
“We haven’t had a cybersecurity advisor in Arizona since March 2025,” Moore said at a briefing hosted by the Partnership for...
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