The current US government shutdown caused by a conflict over the budget, and in particular by president Trump’s refusal to approve legislation to fund the government if it does not include $5 billion for a border wall with Mexico, is having an immediate negative impact on the country’s cyber defenses.
However, the long-term effects of the shutdown may be even more damaging according to Patrick Nohe of Hashed Out.
Read more: https://www.thesslstore.com/blog/the-government-shutdown-is-catastrophic-for-us-cybersecurity/