Introduction

Information warfare and cybersecurity postures are strategic imperatives in modern governance, yet the Trump administration’s approach to information security has been largely reactive and inconsistent. This article critically examines the administration’s policy, including its failure to prioritise cybersecurity in national defence strategy, the dismantling of expert oversight mechanisms, and the rollback of essential regulations that safeguard critical infrastructure.

Summary of the Article

The Trump administration’s cybersecurity strategy appears as an afterthought, despite the United States being subject to repeated cyber intrusions. Key failures include:

Key Points:

  • Neglecting cybersecurity in national defence strategy: Cybersecurity threats have been deprioritised, despite their increasing prominence in modern conflict.
  • Dismantling expert oversight mechanisms: The administration terminated all advisory committees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), weakening regulatory accountability.
  • Regulatory rollbacks: Repealing stringent cybersecurity requirements has increased systemic risks across critical infrastructure.
  • Emphasis on offensive cyber operations over defensive resilience: A focus on offensive capabilities without corresponding defensive investments weakens national security.
  • Abandonment of counter-disinformation initiatives: The removal of key disinformation countermeasures has left the digital battlefield open to manipulation by foreign adversaries.

The administration’s approach has undermined national security, weakened resilience against state-sponsored cyber threats, and left the private sector vulnerable to systemic risks. A structured, evidence-based cybersecurity policy—rooted in regulatory consistency, expert oversight, and proactive defence—is essential to ensuring the security and stability of national infrastructure.

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