It’s a “pivotal” moment for Sean Cairncross, fresh off his Senate confirmation in a changing federal cyber landscape.

The president selected the former RNC, White House and Millennium Challenge Corporation official for the job in February.

The Oregon Democrat has vowed to place a hold on the nomination to lead the agency until CISA releases the report.

But Trump’s pick to lead CISA sidestepped questions about alleged past or future election manipulation claims.

Democrats have critiqued the bill for not protecting funds for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Brett Leatherman told CyberScoop in an interview that while the group still poses a threat, the bureau is focused on resilience and victim support, and going on…

Green, R-Tenn., has championed legislation on the cyber workforce, renewal of a cyber threat information sharing bill and more.

The nominee, who doesn’t have as much cyber experience as his predecessors, also touted his credentials and views on current threats during his Senate confirmation hearing.

The letter to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee leaders comes shortly before they consider his nomination.

The 20-year bureau pro wants to see what it’s like to fight ransomware from the private sector.