Tim Starks

2 days ago | cyberscoop.com | Tim Starks

Sean Cairncross laid out his vision to senators Thursday for the Office of the National Cyber Director if he is confirmed to lead it. “A goal of mine is to make sure this office sits at the place that this committee and I believe Congress intended in the statute, and that is to lead cyber policy coordination across the federal government,” he told the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at his confirmation hearing.

2 days ago | cyberscoop.com | Tim Starks

The chairman of the House Homeland Security subcommittee on cybersecurity is apprehensive about the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to end a program that vets mobile apps for federal agencies. Rep.

4 days ago | threatbeat.com | Tim Starks

By Tim Starks • Jun 03, 2025 President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as national cyber director was endorsed by a collection of cyber experts days before a Senate panel will consider his nomination. The 24 people who signed the letter endorsing Sean Cairncross include former government officials and current industry leaders, many who served in Republican-led administrations but some who also served under Democrats — including the first national cyber director, Chris Inglis.

4 days ago | cyberscoop.com | Tim Starks

President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as national cyber director was endorsed by a collection of cyber experts days before a Senate panel will consider his nomination. The 24 people who signed the letter endorsing Sean Cairncross include former government officials and current industry leaders, many who served in Republican-led administrations but some who also served under Democrats — including the first national cyber director, Chris Inglis.

4 days ago | cyberscoop.com | Tim Starks

Cynthia Kaiser, a former top FBI cyber official, is joining the cybersecurity firm Halycon this week as senior vice president of its newly created ransomware research center. Kaiser left the FBI last week after 20 years, serving most recently as deputy assistant director leading the bureau’s cyber policy, intelligence and engagement branch and eight years overall focused on cyber.