Former top U.S. cybersecurity official Rob Joyce has expressed deep concerns about the impact of cutting federal probationary employees on U.S. national security. As a former director of cybersecurity at the National Security Agency, Joyce has firsthand knowledge of the importance of having skilled personnel in place to detect and prevent cyber threats. Joyce's testimony to the U.S. House Committee highlights the devastating consequences that could arise from such funding cuts. The lack of experienced cybersecurity professionals would leave the country vulnerable to cyber attacks, putting sensitive information at risk. The government agencies responsible for protecting national security, including those involved in cybersecurity, are already understaffed and underfunded. Cutting probationary employees would only exacerbate this issue, making it even more challenging to prevent potential threats to national security.