CISA Director Jen Easterly Steps Down Amid Ongoing Cybersecurity Challenges
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Jen Easterly, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is stepping down after serving since 2021, during which she played a key role in enhancing the nation's cybersecurity resilience. Her leadership focused on fostering collaboration between government and private sectors, implementing initiatives to improve security measures across various levels of government and private enterprises, and promoting public awareness of cyber threats. Under her guidance, CISA adopted a proactive approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing advanced technologies and frameworks to counter risks. Easterly's departure raises questions about the future direction of the agency as it strives to maintain the momentum she established.
