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Signs already pointed to the closure of the elections ISAC (bsky.app/profile/eric...), but it's more surprising to see CISA end support for the state and local government ISAC, which has been a really helpful, resource-filled organization for local officials struggling with cyber threats.

Speaking of the ISACs: The National Association of Secretaries of State just shared a letter that it received from DHS Sec Noem responding to members' concerns about CISA ending the EI-ISAC and election security work. Noem said they can continue getting help through the MS-ISAC. Not anymore...

Is there an official release on the MS-ISAC decision? I’ve seen the EI-ISAC language on the CIS site but MS-ISAC still looks the same. FYI some of the largest cybersecurity training assistance for state and local goes through this in the form of voucher discounts for commercial training.

Did they cut MS-ISAC?

I'm just a simple caveman, but it's not like there's a giant government checking account where everyone gets their money. CISA not spending $10M doesn't save taxpayers a dime because that money has already been allocated to CISA by Congress. The money will just be repurposed for some other expense.