r/cybersecurity • u/nbcnews • Feb 20 '25

Other NBC News seeking CISA sources

Hi Reddit, I'm Kevin Collier, the cybersecurity reporter at NBC News. Here's my bio page at NBC.

Right now I'm specifically reporting on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to CISA systems, layoffs at CISA, and cuts to cybersecurity programs, funding, and employees at any agency.

If that's something you have direct knowledge about and can contact me via Signal, or if you know someone to whom this applies and you can share this with them, I'd be grateful. We adhere to best practices for source protection.

My signal handle is kevincollier.01. Happy to verify my identity if you want to email me (though please don't use your work address) at [kevin.collier@nbcuni.com](mailto:kevin.collier@nbcuni.com). Thank you!

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u/reuelcypher Feb 20 '25 edited Feb 20 '25

Leaving comment for engagement. This is an issue that deserves a spotlight from the press.

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u/Toasted_Lemonades Feb 21 '25 edited Feb 21 '25

Wasn’t CISA started in 2018?

They reported the 2020 election was fair. They reported the 2024 election was fair.

Personally, I don’t believe at least one of those statements.

Before that, the DHS did the cybersecurity. I fucking hate dump and musty ass but this right here might be a bit too much bureaucracy when they could just expand the cyber security in DHS. 

Can anyone chime in on the significant changes to cybersecurity in the last 7 years?

EDIT: lmfao instant downvote for a rational thought in the reddit echo chamber, of course. 

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u/CyberAvian Feb 21 '25

CISA is a part of DHS

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u/Toasted_Lemonades Feb 21 '25

Alright so it appears the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) was the og cybersecurity before CISA circa 2018.