Trump picks Sean Cairncross for national cyber director

Cairncross doesn’t have any obvious major cyber experience, but has served at the RNC and White House.

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Biden cyber executive order gets mostly plaudits, but its fate is uncertain

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

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Organizations can substantially lower vulnerabilities with secure-by-design practices, report finds

Ex-National Cyber Director Inglis says “quantitative data” in Secure Code Warrior’s report shows the importance of the cybersecurity practice.

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Coker tells Senate committee that he’d follow ONCD’s current path if confirmed to top cyber position

Former NSA executive director says that as national cyber director, he would “continue the good work ONCD has done with its partners.”

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CISA advisory committee urges action on cyber alerts and corporate boards

The advisory committee delivered a lengthy list of recommendations to CISA Director Jen Easterly on Wednesday.

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CISA advisory committee urges action on cyber alerts and corporate boards

The advisory committee delivered a lengthy list of recommendations to CISA Director Jen Easterly on Wednesday.

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Industry groups urge White House to nominate a National Cyber Director

The groups say the lack of a permanent cyber director will hinder efforts to implement the recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy.

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King, Gallagher urge Biden to nominate Walden as national cyber director

The co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission say a permanent director is needed to implement the national cybersecurity strategy.

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Chris Inglis to resign as national cyber director

A 30-year veteran of the NSA, Inglis has helped stand up a new office aimed to bring unity of effort to U.S. cybersecurity policy.

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US National Cyber Director plans Japan trip to bolster digital cooperation

Inglis’s trip reflects Japan’s status as an increasingly important ally on cybersecurity, particularly as the administration focuses more on China.

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