Matt Hayden

Out today: A blog by our Director Frank Cilluffo and senior fellow Christopher Roberti about the regulatory red tape strangling America’s cyber defenders. The McCrary Institute and the @USChamber have partnered to launch a task force of cyber experts aimed at informing what a federal effort to streamline cyber rules can and should look like. It's a problem that needs tackling. Read why here: mccraryinstitute.com/is-red-tape-st…

Join CISA as our next Chief Information Officer! Lead IT strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, and serve as CISA’s liaison to the DHS CIO. Drive mission critical tech initiatives that protect the nation. Apply now! lnkd.in/gAyZCBpi

We had a big week of strengthening partnerships, boosting preparedness, and celebrating public service across the agency. 💪 Learn more at cisa.gov

We’re hiring several Protective Security Advisors to coordinate situational awareness and response to national cyber, communications & physical incidents, combining all aspects of security. Application close May 15, don’t let the opportunity pass you by: usajobs.gov/job/867830400

📢 We’re launching #CIFortify—an initiative providing guidance to help #CriticalInfrastructure orgs strengthen resilience against nation-state cyber threats to operational technology. Learn more here 👉 cisa.gov/fortify

We’re recruiting a Chief Acquisition Executive! If you’re ready to oversee major acquisitions and spending for a mission-driven agency, this is the role for you. Applications close May 11. Apply today: usajobs.gov/job/866708200

We’re hiring! We have new positions open for IT Cybersecurity Specialists, Cybersecurity State Coordinators, and Protective Security Advisors to help secure our nation’s critical infrastructure. Apply now: usajobs.gov/Search/Results…

You can see more from my trip to the robotics world championship on the @secafofficial Instagram account: instagram.com/reel/DX4Ri11xX…

Deeply saddened to learn that Stewart Baker has passed. I shall greatly miss our many years of deep conversations around hard offensive cyber problems, including some of the most thoughtful discussions I was ever privileged to host at the White House. RIP.

🎥ICYMI: This week we were hard at work keeping the nation secure. Learn more at cisa.gov

We’re hiring a Chief Human Capital Officer! Are you passionate about human resources and looking to support CISA’s mission of protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure? Apply today. Applications close May 14.: usajobs.gov/job/867545500

@StewartVerdery @stewartbaker @DHSgov Couldn’t have said it better, thanks Stewart. His Cyberlaw Podcast was a must-listen, both witty and incredibly informative. A real loss.

Very sorry to hear the news of the passing of @stewartbaker. He was a legend across the security establishment and served his country for decades at @DHSgov and other posts. His intellect and humor were both off the charts. RIP to a good man.

RIP Stew Baker; countless arguments in the crypto wars, always with a smile and creativity

Check out the Cyberlaw Podcast featuring NSI advisory board members, Dmitri Alperovitch and Stewart Baker, discussing cybersecurity solutions and recommendations! reason.com/volokh/2021/03…

With @ASDGovAu, we issued joint guidance on securing agentic AI in #CriticalInfrastructure & defense. Check out our recommendations, including best practices for secure design, deployment, & oversight to reduce risk and security challenges. 👉 go.dhs.gov/54r

I am pleased to support the nomination of Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess to be our next Chief of Space Operations. He brings the operational experience, strategic mindset and leadership we need to continue that momentum and ensure space capabilities remain a decisive advantage for our nation. spaceforce.mil/News/Article-D…

Congrats to @SkydioHQ on committing $3.5 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing and secure American drone dominance! Under @POTUS’s leadership, we’re building a strong, secure American drone supply chain that protects our national security and keeps the U.S. at the forefront of this critical technology.

We’ve updated Emergency Directive 25-03 in response to cyber threat actors using FIRESTARTER malware to gain persistent remote access & control of Cisco Firepower & Secure Firewall devices. Review the directive & implement the recommended actions. 👉 go.dhs.gov/5Zf

NEW: A former FBI cyber chief is calling for the U.S. to consider applying terrorism designations to ransomware actors who target hospitals and related infrastructure, arguing a Bush-era terror financing authority could be applied beyond traditional uses. nextgov.com/cybersecurity/…