US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency This week, CISA launched a two-year international strategic plan — its first ever — that aligns with domestic plans and policies and focuses on organizations beyond U.S. borders to enhance security and resiliency.
The agency said the risks faced by US federal agencies, state and local governments, other public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) operators are complex, geographically distributed and borderless, requiring concerted efforts from industry and partner agencies, such as the UK. National Center for Cyber Security (NCSC) worldwide.
“Following this plan, CISA will work to improve coordination with our partners and strengthen international relations to reduce risks to the interconnected, globally connected cyber and physical infrastructure that Americans rely on every day,” said CISA Director Gene Easterly.
The international strategic plan focuses on three main pillars:
- Improving the resiliency of the global infrastructure on which the United States depends;
- Strengthening integrated cyber defenses;
- and standardize agency coordination of activities outside the United States.
It also hopes to help do more to prevent incidents, disrupt threats, and reduce systemic risks; Improve global awareness and understanding of dependencies; Influencing international policies, standards and best practices; helping key partners address cyber capacity shortages; And expanding bilateral and multilateral exchange of experiences.
Emily Phelps, Director CywireThe threat intelligence specialist commented: “CISA’s 2025-2026 International Strategic Plan underscores the urgent need for a coherent approach to securing critical infrastructure across borders.
“As cyber threats become increasingly complex and far-reaching, rapid and collaborative information sharing is essential to mitigate risks that may impact not just a single nation but the global landscape. CISA’s commitment to enhancing the resilience of international assets and systems critical to U.S. security reflects a progressive recognition of system interconnectedness.” Today’s cyber environment.
Phelps welcomed the focus on strengthening integrated security defenses and creating clearer governance structures, describing it as a “strategic leap” towards a more coherent approach to dealing with common threats.
“This approach… could set a precedent for global cybersecurity initiatives, reinforcing that collective defense is the backbone in confronting future cyber challenges,” she said.
The future of CISA
CISA was created during the first administration of President Donald Trump in 2018 as a successor body to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
She took issue with Trump after the disputed 2020 presidential election, when she refuted his false claims that electronic voting systems had been hacked, saying there was no evidence of that at all.
The incident cost founding director Christopher Krebs his job, but CISA has rebounded under President Biden with new leadership, although US lawmakers have expressed concerns that its operations could be found… Significantly reduced Under the second Trump administration.
Regardless of its future, CISA continues to monitor and protect America’s election systems from malicious interference—usually from nation-state actors.
this week, Launched an integrated website Under sponsorship Her ongoing project #Protect2024To provide American citizens with information about cyber threats and misinformation surrounding the elections on Tuesday, November 5.
Some of its recent election work includes disrupting a Russian deepfake disinformation campaign in the form of a video that appeared to depict an individual destroying ballots in Pennsylvania. The material has been completely debunked.
“This Russian activity is part of Moscow’s broader effort to raise baseless questions about the integrity of US elections and sow divisions among Americans, as detailed in a previous Office of the Director of National Intelligence report.” [Office of the Director of National Intelligence] “Election updates,” a CISA spokesperson said.
“In the lead-up to Election Day and in the weeks and months following, the Intelligence Committee expects Russia to create and release additional media content that seeks to undermine confidence in the integrity of the election and divide Americans.”
