Greg and Dan talk to Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the cybersecurity ripple effects during the current government shutdown and what it means for everyday Americans. Dave explains how a shutdown impacts CISA (the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) - the central hub connecting federal agencies, private industry, law enforcement like the FBI, and critical threat-sharing networks.

He also breaks down how this situation leaves systems more vulnerable, why attacks on government employees have spiked by 85%, and what individuals and businesses can do to protect themselves while cybersecurity resources are strained.

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