CISA appoints Nicholas Andersen as Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity
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CISA appointed Nicholas Andersen as Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, placing a new leader over the agency's mission to address major cyber threats and vulnerabilities. The move affects CISA's work to strengthen the security and resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure. Andersen began the role on September 2, 2025.
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02.09.2025 15:00 2 articles · 8mo ago
CISA appoints Nicholas Andersen as Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity
Industry Or Public Sector UpdateCISA appoints Nicholas Andersen as Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, and Andersen begins the role on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to lead the agency’s cybersecurity mission, address major cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and strengthen the security and resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure.
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- CISA Announces Nicholas Andersen as New Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity — www.cisa.gov — 02.09.2025 15:00
- CISA Announces Nicholas Andersen as New Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity — www.cisa.gov — 02.09.2025 15:00