It’s made real strides, but there’s a lot more that it could be doing, he said, and more that needs to be done.

The little-populated state is seeing its governor and two senators move into key positions to influence cyber policy.

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday also advanced legislation to strengthen the federal IT supply chain.

The 40-member panel has suggestions for whoever wins, from how to handle regulations to deterring malicious hackers.

CyberScoop has the full details of the legislation, under which Rep. Mark Green wants to establish an ROTC-like program and more.

One example, said Gen. Timothy Haugh, was moving $140 million swiftly for training improvements.

If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent.

Committee members voted 10-1 to advance all three bipartisan pieces of legislation, setting the stage for full Senate consideration.

The legislation aims to grow the cyber workforce under a Department of Labor-managed grants program for apprentices.

In an interview with CyberScoop, the national cyber director talked about his approach to the job and the work still ahead.