Source: CyberScoop
Summary
Sean Plankey has withdrawn his name from consideration to lead the U.S. cybersecurity agency, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Plankey’s withdrawal comes after a tumultuous year of temporary leadership at the agency. The agency has been without a permanent director since August 2022. Plankey was nominated by President Biden in June 2023. His withdrawal leaves the agency’s leadership uncertain.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Plankey’s withdrawal is the latest in a series of leadership changes at CISA. The agency has struggled to find permanent leadership, with several temporary directors serving in the past year. The role of leading CISA is a challenging one, requiring strong cybersecurity expertise and leadership skills. Plankey’s withdrawal leaves the agency’s future uncertain. Because, of course, a year of temporary leadership wasn’t chaotic enough.
Author: Evan Null
