cybersecurity Federal IT watchdog leashed and CISA on skeleton staff amid US gov shutdown Month-long government shutdown is creating a headache for cyber security experts Kiera Fields Oct 28, 2025 - 2 min read Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@nhuenerfuerst Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in