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Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., talks to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem prior to a hearing in the Cannon House Office Building on Dec. 11, 2025. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Key lawmaker says Congress likely to kick can down road on cyber information sharing law

House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., also discussed Salt Typhoon, regulations and the cyber workforce Tuesday.

Dec 16, 2025 By Tim Starks

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, then-CEO, Millenium Challenge Corporation, speaks onstage during the 2019 Concordia Annual Summit – Day 2 at Grand Hyatt New York on Sept. 24, in New York City. (Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit)

New National Cyber Director Cairncross faces challenges on policy, bureaucracy, threats

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

Aug 6, 2025 By Tim Starks

Cranes are seen at the Port Newark Container Terminal in Newark, N.J. on April 8, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Feds still trying to crack Volt Typhoon hackers’ intentions, goals

A CISA official said they’re looking at the potential impact and what to do about Chinese hackers penetrating U.S. critical infrastructure.

Jul 31, 2025 By Tim Starks

Then-Millenium challenge corporation CEO Sean Cairncross speaks during a ceremony on Aug. 5, 2019 at the presidential palace in Abidjan. (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO / AFP) (Photo credit should read ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts endorse Sean Cairncross for national cyber director ahead of Senate hearing

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

Jun 3, 2025 By Tim Starks