Proof of Concept: Is the US Losing Its Cyber Grip?

Cunningham and Daniel Warn That Poor Leadership, Cuts Are Hurting US Cyber Posture Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • March 24, 2025

In the latest "Proof of Concept," Michael Daniel of the Cyber Threat Alliance and former Forrester analyst Chase Cunningham joined editors from Information Security Media Group to examine how fractured leadership, shifting responsibilities and declining federal support are eroding U.S. cyber defenses.

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As the responsibility for protecting critical infrastructure moves from federal agencies to state governments, both experts warned that the U.S. is becoming increasingly vulnerable to nation-state adversaries and emboldened cybercriminals. Appointing political figures without technical expertise to lead cybersecurity roles is a dangerous trend, Cunningham said.

"We shouldn't be appointing folks who don't have a background in ...