Quick start expected for new National Cyber Director, bringing on staff and launching into policy

Chris Inglis starts his job this week as the first National Cyber Director and will begin staffing the office with detailees from agencies and then permanent hires, and overseeing an integrated approach to securing the federal government’s systems while leading on engagement with the private sector.

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Inglis by unanimous consent, fulfilling a key recommendation of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and completing what Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) called an 11-year campaign to place a Senate-confirmed...