CISA Admits It Lacked Incident Response Plan During Its Own Security Breach

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has acknowledged a significant procedural failure in handling a recent security incident. The agency admitted it was forced to develop its incident response playbook in real time, rather than having one prepared in advance. CISA conceded it had missed an opportunity to establish a proper response framework before the breach occurred. The revelation raises questions about preparedness at the agency responsible for guiding other organizations on cybersecurity best practices.