FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: The Future of CISA and U.S. Cybersecurity

Original title: CISA 2025: THE STATE OF AMERICAN CYBERSECURITY FROM CISA'S PERSPECTIVE

January 1, 2023

cybersecurity infrastructure CISA regulatory compliance national security

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the oversight agenda for CISA, which manages federal efforts to protect from cyber threats, directly impacting how private companies and government agencies must comply with national security regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Private Industry

Companies operating in critical infrastructure sectors are subject to CISA regulations and compliance requirements.

CISA

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its operational strategy and regulatory impact.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing on April 27, 2023, to review the progress of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The committee discussed CISA's evolution over its first five years and its strategic goals for 2025, with a focus on balancing regulatory requirements with industry needs.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 27, 2023, in the Cannon House Office Building.
The primary objective was to evaluate CISA's evolution since its creation five years ago and its maturity goals for 2025.
The subcommittee identified a need to reduce the compliance burden on private industry caused by duplicative regulations.
The committee aims to balance the need for increased national cyber resilience with the operational costs of regulatory compliance for critical infrastructure sectors.
The hearing included testimony from CISA Director Jen Easterly.
The subcommittee granted unanimous consent for Representative Yvette D. Clarke to participate in the hearing.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of CISA?

CISA is the federal agency responsible for protecting the nation's from physical and cyber threats.

Why is Congress reviewing CISA's progress?

Congress is conducting oversight to ensure the agency is effectively maturing and meeting its goals for 2025 while minimizing unnecessary regulatory burdens on industry.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Regulatory Efficiency

There is a clear bipartisan push to reduce 'duplicative regulation' for private industry, signaling a potential shift in how CISA approaches future rulemaking.

CISA House Committee on Homeland Security

Connected Entities

personJen Easterly“Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and prim”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Homeland Security“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →

personAndrew R. Garbarino“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.”Map →

organizationCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency“The federal agency responsible for protecting U.S. critical infrastructure.”Map →

personEric M. Swalwell“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protectio”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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