GAO says filling National Cyber Director post is ‘essential’ for implementing strategy

The Government Accountability Office has added its voice to a chorus calling on President Biden to formally nominate a leader for the Office of the National Cyber Director, saying the position is key to carrying out the administration’s national cyber strategy.

“[T]he newly established National Cyber Director position has been vacant since [former Director Chris Inglis] resigned in February 2023. As of July 2023, an acting official continues to carry out the duties,” GAO says in the June 29...