Sean Plankey, the Trump administration's nominee to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has withdrawn his candidacy following a year of unstable interim leadership. The withdrawal raises concerns about leadership continuity at a critical federal cybersecurity agency.
Background
CISA is the U.S. federal agency responsible for defending critical infrastructure from cyber threats and coordinating national cybersecurity efforts. Political appointments to lead such agencies often face scrutiny and can impact national security preparedness.
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- TechCrunch
- Published
- Apr 24, 2026 at 03:33 AM
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- 7.0 / 10