Jen Easterly Archives

Cyber threats in K-12 are ‘here to stay’

Even without robust funding, there are still free and low-cost steps K-12 schools can take to improve their cyber defenses, speakers said at a CISA event.

Nov 3, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

clark easterly — Michigan CIO Laura Clark speaks with CISA Director Jen Easterly at the Michigan Cyber Summit in Novi, Michigan, on Oct. 27. (Benjamin Freed / Scoop News Group)

As workforce issues near ‘crisis,’ CIOs invoke call to serve public

The public-service mission is still one of the most effective ways to attract new IT and cyber talent to government, speakers said at the Michigan Cyber Summit.

Oct 31, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

easterly — Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, speaks to reporters at the National Association of Secretaries of State conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Benjamin Freed / Scoop News Group)

Insider threats a growing concern for election security efforts

Recent breaches of election equipment represent insider threats "in ways we haven’t seen before," said CISA's top election-security official.

Jul 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

CISA Director Jen Easterly speaks at the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (on screen). (Scoop News Group / Benjamin Freed)

CISA director offers governors advice on talking about cyber

Jen Easterly told a National Governors Association meeting that people "get scared of cyber because it’s seen as very technical."

Jan 31, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Director Jen Easterly speaks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington. (Benjamin Freed / Scoop News Group)

CISA director tells mayors to make cyber a ‘kitchen-table’ issue

Jen Easterly urged mayors to pursue more cyber hygiene and modernization — and offered an update on the new cybersecurity grant program.

Jan 20, 2022 By Benjamin Freed