DOGE Has Gained Access To The Top U.S. Cybersecurity Agency

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) obtained Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) access which has raised concerns about both cybersecurity oversight and potential conflicts of interest. Nextgov/FCW reported that Edward Coristine’s placement at CISA was enabled through his previous experience as a Neuralink intern under Elon Musk. Coristine was 19 years old at the time. The State Department’s internal directories show that affiliate Luke Farritor also gained access to federal cybersecurity frameworks.

The exact nature of this access remains unknown despite causing increased public concern because of Coristine’s previous controversial activities. The Com cybercrime syndicate previously employed him before he used the alias “Rivage” to operate. The year 2022 marked a period when Coristine reportedly requested DDoS attack hacking services. The record shows that Coristine lost his position at Path Networks when he shared confidential information with a rival business.

The recent CISA employee reduction involving more than 100 dismissals includes personnel from its Cybersecurity Talent Management System. The agency has reduced its activities to combat misinformation and disinformation, which play essential roles in protecting U.S. election security. The appointment of DOGE-affiliated personnel at the agency creates serious concerns about how federal cybersecurity operations should operate independently.

The documented growth of Musk’s influence across government defense sectors, together with the placement of ethically dubious personnel at CISA, creates doubts about the agency’s security posture. The decision to appoint DOGE-linked personnel to national security positions continues to spark widespread debate about its actual purpose beyond efficiency goals.