US President Donald Trump has summarily fired Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, head of the US National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command (Cybercom), along with Haugh’s civilian deputy, Wendy Noble. The firing of these top intel leaders took place at the instigation of Laura Loomer, a controversial right-wing influencer noted for her embrace of…
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White House exempts cyber pros from mass layoffs; Judge reinstates CISA firings
The tide may be turning for US federal cybersecurity professionals who have faced job cuts or the threat thereof at the hand of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Last week the US District Court of Maryland ordered the Trump administration to rehire federal government employees previously fired via DOGE initiatives, including probationary employees…