Trump Nominates Sean Cairncross as National Cyber Director
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
President Trump plans to nominate Sean Cairncross as the new national cyber director, a key role in overseeing the nation’s cybersecurity strategy. Cairncross, a former Republican National Committee official, will be among the nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation. His background includes founding a strategic consultancy, serving as CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and holding a position as deputy assistant to the president. He takes over from Harry Coker, Jr., who focused on advancing the Biden administration’s cybersecurity efforts.
