Karen Evans Archives

How coronavirus forced cyber changes at the Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security’s Karen Evans discusses protecting the remote workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 2, 2020 By CyberScoop Staff

Energy Department shakes up cyber leadership with appointment of ex-NSA official

Gates replaces Karen Evans, who was sworn in in September 2018.

Feb 14, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas

Karen Evans speaks Oct. 27, 2017, at the Digital Transformation Summit presented by Dell Technologies and produced by FedScoop. (CyberScoop)

White House taps Karen Evans as assistant Energy secretary for cybersecurity

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Karen Evans, a veteran of federal IT security, to be assistant secretary of Energy for cybersecurity, energy security and emergency response.

Jun 13, 2018 By Sean Lyngaas

From left: John Collins of SecureWorks, Karen Evans of the U.S. Cyber Challenge and Brian Dastur of the FBI appear Oct. 26 at Dell Technologies’ Digital Transformation Summit presented by FedScoop. (CyberScoop)

When feds want to hire a cyber-ninja, time is more important than money

The months it takes to actually onboard a new federal employee is a much more significant problem than pay and benefits, former officials and private sector executives…

Oct 26, 2017 By Shaun Waterman

Cyber EO out in a week or so, says exec briefed by White House

Former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano says the White House is seeking feedback on a new draft of the cybersecurity policy executive order.

Mar 6, 2017 By Shaun Waterman

Bush’s federal IT chief hopes for role in Trump administration

Karen Evans, the former head of federal IT under President George W. Bush, told CyberScoop she hopes to serve in Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 14, 2017