Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing to become the national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Nov. 2, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Coker tells Senate committee that he’d follow ONCD’s current path if confirmed to top cyber position Former NSA executive director says that as national cyber director, he would “continue the good work ONCD has done with its partners.” Nov 2, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Then-acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden, right, with Megan Stifel, chief strategy officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, at event on ransomware in Washington in May 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Institute for Security and Technology) White House seeks whole of society approach, immigration reform to boost cyber workforce The Biden administration's strategy for boosting the cybersecurity workforce looks to government, private sector and non-profits. Jul 31, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Then-acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden, right, with Megan Stifel, chief strategy officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, at event on ransomware in Washington in May 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Institute for Security and Technology) Industry groups urge White House to nominate a National Cyber Director The groups say the lack of a permanent cyber director will hinder efforts to implement the recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy. Jul 12, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Then-acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden, right, with Megan Stifel, chief strategy officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, at event on ransomware in Washington in May 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Institute for Security and Technology) White House plan to implement cyber strategy includes ambitious digital education effort The strategy roll out will focus on educating Americans on digital risks and expanding the cyber workforce. May 16, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden. (UC Berkeley) King, Gallagher urge Biden to nominate Walden as national cyber director The co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission say a permanent director is needed to implement the national cybersecurity strategy. May 12, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis listens at a hearing with the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in November. Inglis has hired a former Microsoft executive and a CIA official to bolster his office’s resources. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Office of the National Cyber Director hires Microsoft exec, CIA official The Office of the National Cyber Director has hired several new staffers to strengthen its ability to fight significant hacks and coordinate how the U.S. responds to… May 10, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley