The Impact of Politics on Cybersecurity: CVE’s and the Chris Krebs Executive Order

Shared Security Podcast

What would happen if the US government halted funding for the CVE program? In this episode, we explore the controversies surrounding the funding of the CVE program, the role of CVEs in the cybersecurity industry, and the recent launch of the CVE Foundation. We also discuss the Trump Administration’s executive order that revoked the security clearance of former CISA Director Chris Krebs, following his declaration that the 2020 election was the most secure in history. Join us as we unpack the impact of these events on the cybersecurity landscape and what it means for the future.

** Links mentioned on the show **

Uncle Sam kills funding for CVE program. Yes, that CVE program
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/16/homeland_security_funding_for_cve/

CISA extends MITRE-backed CVE contract hours before its lapse
https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2025/04/cisa-extends-mitre-backed-cve-contract-hours-its-lapse/404601/

Trump orders probe of former cybersecurity chief for declaring 2020 election secure
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/09/trump-orders-probe-krebs-2020-election/83016002007/

Where to buy Tom’s “Enjoy CyberCrime” t-shirt
https://dustrial.net/

** Watch this episode on YouTube **

https://youtu.be/y7RZdLYSXSc

** Become a Shared Security Supporter **

Get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Support the show for as little as $3! Become a supporter today! https://patreon.com/SharedSecurity

** Thank you to our sponsors! **

SLNT

Visit slnt.com to check out SLNT’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code “sharedsecurity”.

Click Armor

To find out how “gamification” of security awareness training can reduce cyber risks related to phishing and social engineering, and to get a free trial of Click Armor’s gamified awareness training platform, visit: https://clickarmor.ca/sharedsecurity

** Subscribe and follow the podcast **

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast

Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sharedsecurity.bsky.social

Follow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity

Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/

Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.net

Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe

Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Leave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurity

Contact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact

The post The Impact of Politics on Cybersecurity: CVE’s and the Chris Krebs Executive Order appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.