National Cyber Director

Biden approves executive order to strengthen cybersecurity for commercial satellite systems

The executive order mandates the development of new cyber contract requirements for “agency-procured” space systems.

Ex-NSA, CIA official Harry Coker in line to be next National Cyber Director: White House

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. 

National Cyber Strategy seeks to ‘rebalance’ cyber responsibility towards industry

"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.

Lawmakers urge SEC to propose mandatory cybersecurity reporting rules

"America’s economic prosperity is linked to strong cybersecurity defenses in the private sector," the letter says.

China Likely Outed Soon For Exchange Hacks

The 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.

Homeland OKs Cyber Nominees; Sen. Rick Scott Slaps Hold On Floor Vote

Despite 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.

‘Systematically Attack’ What Makes Cyber Attacks Possible: WH Cyber Director Nominee

"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."

Sen. King Urges ‘Reimagining Conflict’ On Eve Of Cyber Nominees Hearing

"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.

SASC Pushes Cyber Overhaul In New NDAA

“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.”

HASC’s Langevin Pushes White House Cyber Coordinator, ‘E-Congress’

By 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.