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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: Evaluating the Future of CISA
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing on March 23, 2023, to gather expert testimony on the current state and future goals of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (). The session focused on how the agency can mature its operations and better serve its s by 2025.
This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism to shape the strategic direction, operational priorities, and potential legislative mandates for , the federal agency responsible for protecting U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Who It Affects
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CISA
The agency is the subject of the oversight hearing and will be evaluated based on the testimony provided.
Private Sector Cybersecurity Firms
Industry representatives provided testimony regarding their collaboration with CISA and the agency's impact on private sector security.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 23, 2023, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The subcommittee's objective is to evaluate CISA's performance and provide recommendations for its maturity by 2025.
- Witnesses included representatives from the GAO, Crowdstrike, the Bank Policy Institute, and Tenable.
- The hearing is designated as Serial No. 118-4 of the 118th Congress.
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- Chairman Garbarino submitted formal follow-up questions to witnesses Tina Won Sherman and Marty Edwards.
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Focus on 2025 Maturity
The subcommittee is explicitly framing its oversight around a '2025 maturity' goal for CISA, suggesting a multi-year strategic planning focus.
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