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Trump Nominates Sean Plankey to Lead CISA

March 12, 2025
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Trump has officially nominated Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Plankey, who previously held cybersecurity roles in the Trump administration, is now awaiting review from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. With a solid background, including serving as acting assistant secretary for the Department of Energy and a director for the National Security Council, Plankey has significant experience in addressing cybersecurity at a national level. He has also worked in critical cyber defense roles, such as his work in Afghanistan, where he earned a Bronze Star for his leadership in offensive cyber operations.

Plankey’s nomination comes at a time when CISA faces criticism, particularly from Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul, who has suggested that the agency might be eliminated. Under the Biden administration, CISA’s expanded mission to address countering disinformation has drawn scrutiny, with some questioning the agency’s current direction. Critics, including Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, have called for a more focused and efficient agency. The general consensus among experts is that Plankey’s leadership could bring necessary reform to CISA, which has struggled with gaining traction in industry relationships and delivering value to Congress.

Plankey is praised for his work ethic and focus on addressing cybersecurity threats, particularly those from adversaries such as China. Industry insiders like Brian Harrell believe that Plankey’s straightforward approach could refocus CISA on risk reduction and strengthening defenses against foreign cyber threats. Others, such as Mark Montgomery, emphasize his professional competence and interagency experience. These qualities make him well-suited to lead CISA in navigating the increasingly complex and aggressive landscape of cyber threats posed by nation-state actors.

In a recent interview, Plankey highlighted several cybersecurity priorities, including the need to enforce “Know Your Customer” (KYC) rules to combat nation-state attacks. He pointed out the importance of formalizing KYC measures to help prevent cybercriminals from exploiting lax security practices. Plankey also spoke about the importance of cybersecurity reciprocity in international relations, stressing that nations like China should not have unrestricted access to critical U.S. infrastructure. As CISA faces evolving cyber threats, Plankey’s expertise in handling such issues and his leadership vision could play a key role in reshaping the agency’s future and its effectiveness in securing U.S. cyber infrastructure.

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  • Donald Trump Nominates Sean Plankey to Lead the US Cybersecurity Agency CISA
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