Sean Plankey, nominated to lead CISA, asserted he can obtain funding to safeguard the public despite recent cuts. Previously, he was principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Cybersecurity at the Department of Energy, managing energy sector security. Plankey discussed the need for more funding to handle threats from China. Sen. Gary Peters raised concerns about CISA’s budget and capacity undercuts affecting national security, highlighting significant cyber threats. Plankey expressed confidence in advocating for necessary resources from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to support CISA's mission.
"Cyberattacks are one of the most significant national security threats our nation faces, and I’m extremely concerned by this administration’s actions that are undercutting CISA’s capacity to defend our nation."
"I have no doubt, if I go to her and tell [Noem], we're driving in this direction to protect the American public, she'll work under the president's leadership to then work with Congress to get us the funds we need."
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