CISA’s Musical Chairs: New Leadership Amid Budget Cuts and Staff Exodus
Casie Antalis takes charge as the new executive director of CISA, stepping into a position previously held by Bridget Bean. Antalis, a veteran of various leadership roles within the US government, will navigate the cyber seas amidst budget cuts and a workforce exodus. Stay tuned for more in our People on the Move section!
Hot Take:
Casie Antalis is stepping in as the new executive director of CISA, and it feels like she’s taking over a game of cybersecurity musical chairs, where the music never stops and everyone keeps swapping seats. With a background that’s more government than a Fourth of July barbecue, Antalis is poised to tackle the challenges of a shrinking workforce, a debated budget, and the agency’s alleged transformation into a ‘censorship industrial complex.’ Good luck, Casie! May your tenure be as unbreakable as a two-factor authentication code!
Key Points:
- Casie Antalis named executive director of CISA, succeeding Bridget Bean.
- Antalis has extensive government experience, including roles at the White House and DHS.
- Budget cuts are looming, with a proposed $491 million cut debated down to $135 million.
- CISA has lost about one-third of its workforce, roughly 1,000 people, since Trump took office.
- Sean Plankey’s nomination as CISA head is stalled, while the Cyber Command is also in leadership limbo.