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.
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Sean Cairncross
Senate confirms national cyber director pick Sean Cairncross
The president selected the former RNC, White House and Millennium Challenge Corporation official for the job in February.
Sean Cairncross has policy coordination in mind if confirmed as national cyber director
The nominee, who doesn’t have as much cyber experience as his predecessors, also touted his credentials and views on current threats during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Sean Plankey picked by Trump to be CISA director
Plankey’s nomination fills the biggest remaining gap among cyber leaders in the second Trump administration.
Karen Evans steps into a leading federal cyber position: executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA
The experienced cyber and IT government hand takes on a role leading the cybersecurity half of the agency.
Trump picks Sean Cairncross for national cyber director
If confirmed by the Senate, he would become just the third permanent leader of the Office of the National Cyber Director.
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