Trump Nominates Sean Plankey to Lead Cybersecurity Agency CISA

The former Coast Guard officer and cybersecurity expert faces Senate confirmation to head the agency tasked with protecting U.S. critical infrastructure.

• Sean Plankey, a cybersecurity executive and former Coast Guard officer, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
• CISA, established in 2018, is responsible for safeguarding critical U.S. infrastructure, including election systems, from cyber threats and foreign interference.
• The agency has faced criticism from some Republicans over its handling of election security and misinformation efforts, particularly related to the 2020 presidential election.
• If confirmed, Plankey would take over an agency that has recently undergone significant changes, including staff reductions and funding cuts to key cybersecurity initiatives.
• Plankey's nomination follows CISA's review of its election-related work and the suspension of employees involved in election security programs.

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