The experienced cyber and IT government hand takes on a role leading the cybersecurity half of the agency.

If confirmed by the Senate, he would become just the third permanent leader of the Office of the National Cyber Director.

Not everyone opposed the move, however, even as the board reviews the major Salt Typhoon telecom breach.

At least one key Republican told CyberScoop that he wasn’t happy about the last-minute nature of the EO.

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 guidance comes from the Office of the Director of National Cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

It’s why his Office of the National Cyber Director is taking on challenges like BGP security, he said.

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

National Cyber Director Harry Coker says the Biden administration is focusing on securing foundational technologies.

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