The contentious hearing focused on other subjects, but lawmakers still had cyber questions and accusations for the head of the bureau.

Nick Andersen rebutted criticisms from industry, state and local governments and the Hill about where CISA capabilities stand.

Green, R-Tenn., has championed legislation on the cyber workforce, renewal of a cyber threat information sharing bill and more.

Leatherman, a 22-year FBI veteran, has been heavily involved in cyber investigations as section chief and deputy assistant director over the past three years. 

The fate of the fiscal 2026 budget blueprint, which includes a $495 million reduction for the agency, is uncertain.

CEO George Kurtz said the decision to cut about 500 jobs was driven by internal efficiency gains from AI and multibillion-dollar opportunities in new market segments.

A budget summary doesn’t give specific details on which programs it would cut, instead providing a broad outline.

Staffers on the House Committee on Homeland Security indicate that workforce challenges, both within government and the private sector, demand immediate attention.

“It’s practically taboo” for cyber firms to talk about being targeted, but SentinelLabs said in a new report that it has observed multiple threats.

In a statement to CyberScoop, acting Director Bridget Bean said that encouraging the private sector to build more secure products will continue to be a priority at…