The contentious hearing focused on other subjects, but lawmakers still had cyber questions and accusations for the head of the bureau.

Nick Andersen rebutted criticisms from industry, state and local governments and the Hill about where CISA capabilities stand.

Alexei Bulazel said that even as the Trump administration is aiming to ratchet up cyber offense, there’s still a vital role for defense.

Sean Cairncross also talked about near-term priorities in his first public speech since being confirmed.

The agency will consider streamlining the CIRCIA rule and finding ways to deconflict with other cyber regulations.

Artificial intelligence was a recurring theme among federal leaders who spoke at a GDIT event held Thursday.

Produced with other world cyber agencies, the document is a “shared vision” of SBOMs, or software bill of materials.

The Homeland Security Committee also voted out bills addressing pipeline cybersecurity and terrorists’ use of AI.

There are still impediments to overcome before companies and agencies can get more broadly aggressive in cyberspace, both legal and commercial.

The bipartisan Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act would give the edge to skills-based hiring for cyber jobs at federal agencies.