If confirmed, Coker will fill a critical role left open months after the departure of Chris Inglis, who was appointed as the first-ever national cyber director in 2021.
By Jaspreet Gill“The biggest, most capable and best positioned actors in our digital ecosystem can and should shoulder a greater share of the burden for managing cyber risk and keeping us all safe,” Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden said.
By Jaspreet Gill“America’s economic prosperity is linked to strong cybersecurity defenses in the private sector,” the letter says.
By Jaspreet GillThe Exchange campaign attribution will also provide hints about the role of the first national cyber director in such incidents. NSA veteran Chris Inglis was confirmed for the position just weeks ago.
By Brad D. WilliamsDespite a unanimous committee voice vote, Sen. Scott announced a hold on the CISA director nominee, as well as all other DHS nominees, until President Biden visits the border with Mexico.
By Brad D. Williams“If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the obligation we have as leaders to anticipate the unimaginable,” CISA nominee Easterly said. “I believe as a nation we remain at great risk of a catastrophic cyberattack.”
By Brad D. Williams“Someone told me I was like Chicken Little, but I prefer Paul Revere,” said Sen. King, who co-chaired the commission that recommended creating the national cyber director.
By Brad D. Williams“This pandemic only strengthens the argument for preparing for what we call a cyber pandemic, which we might well face,” Sen. King says. “This is the longest wind up for a punch in the history of the world. We better be ready.”
By Kelsey AthertonBy pushing work online – and partially paralyzing Congress – COVID-19 has highlighted shortfalls the co-founder of the Cyber Caucus has warned about for 19 years.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.