Government James ‘Aaron’ Bishop Tapped to Serve as New Pentagon CISO Bishop replaces David McKeown, who will take on a role in the private sector after 40 years of government service. Eduard KovacsMarch 6, 2026
Government Nick Andersen Appointed Acting Director of CISA Madhu Gottumukkala has been assigned to a new role within the Department of Homeland Security. Eduard KovacsMarch 2, 2026
Management & Strategy Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Appointed CEO of RSAC Easterly will be leading the world-renowned cybersecurity conference and other RSAC programs. Eduard KovacsJanuary 16, 2026
Government Sean Cairncross Confirmed by Senate as National Cyber Director The US Senate voted to confirm Sean Cairncross as the National Cyber Director, five months after nominalization. Ionut ArghireAugust 4, 2025
Government Casie Antalis Appointed to Lead CISA Program Casie Antalis is the new program director of the Joint Cyber Coordination Group at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Eduard KovacsJune 30, 2025
Government Patrick Ware Named Executive Director of US Cyber Command The NSA’s Patrick Ware has taken up the role of Cybercrom executive director after the departure of Morgan Adamski. Eduard KovacsJune 30, 2025
Government Madhu Gottumukkala Officially Announced as CISA Deputy Director New CISA Deputy Director Madhu Gottumukkala has joined the agency from South Dakota’s Bureau of Information and Technology. Eduard KovacsMay 20, 2025
Government NSA Appoints Dave Luber as Cybersecurity Director US National Security Agency appoints Dave Luber as its new cybersecurity director following the retirement of Rob Joyce. Eduard KovacsApril 8, 2024