Forbes October 16, 2025
The United States is facing a prolonged government shutdown, and this one could last far longer than expected. As President Donald Trump advances his fiscal and policy agenda to reshape federal priorities, Washington remains gridlocked. While political leaders argue over budgets and direction, one truth stands out clearly for anyone paying attention to cybersecurity: our adversaries are not taking a break. The longer Washington stalls, the more exposed our nation’s cyber defenses become.
This moment is a stress test for America’s cyber readiness. It is a reminder that even when the federal government slows down, the digital battlefield never does. Adversaries from hostile nations and organized cybercrime groups are already watching for gaps in coordination, information sharing, and oversight, and...
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