Stakeholders identify challenges facing Cairncross as top White House cyber official under Trump

Sean Cairncross will navigate a challenging cyber policy landscape as the newly confirmed national cyber director, according to stakeholders, to determine his priorities for the White House office and shape its role in working with federal agencies and the private sector.

“The confirmation of Sean Cairncross as the new National Cyber Director is a huge boost and comes at a crucial moment as we deal with pressing cybersecurity challenges. The current and evolving geopolitical landscape brings great risk, underscoring the...