In this handout image provided by CYBERUK, Harry Coker, National Cyber Director speaks during the CYBERUK 2024 at Birmingham ICC Arena on May 14 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Horwood for CYBERUK via Getty Images) Coker’s top priorities: Federal cohesion, cyber workforce, other ‘hard problems’ In an interview with CyberScoop, the national cyber director talked about his approach to the job and the work still ahead. Jul 18, 2024 By Tim Starks
Digital money transaction. (Getty Images) White House wants to boost cyber funds for fiscal 2026 The Biden administration is asking federal agencies to increase requests for cyber investments. Jul 11, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing for national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Nov. 2, 2023. in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Chinese hacking threat puts focus on protecting critical infrastructure, Biden adviser says National Cyber Director Harry Coker said he doubts the U.S. public realizes the full scope of the cybersecurity threat facing the United States. May 22, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing to become the national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Nov. 2, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported. May 7, 2024 By Tim Starks
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 02: Harry Coker Jr., President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the next National Cyber Director, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on November 02, 2023 in Washington, DC. If confirmed Coker would serve as the second National Cyber Director, replacing inaugural Director Chris Inglis who resigned in 2023. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Top cybersecurity officials stress more funding for federal agencies Coker and Easterly applaud recommendations around cyber-physical resilience laid out in a new report from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Mar 13, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing to become the national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Nov. 2, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Coker tells Senate committee that he’d follow ONCD’s current path if confirmed to top cyber position Former NSA executive director says that as national cyber director, he would “continue the good work ONCD has done with its partners.” Nov 2, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Overview of woman working at office computer. (Getty Images) Cyber workforce demand is outpacing supply, survey finds A survey of almost 15,000 cybersecurity workers found that the industry is having difficulty finding enough talent to battle threats. Oct 31, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
Sen. Angus King (I-ME) talks with reporters as he walks through the Senate subway on his way to a vote at the Capitol on June 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Solarium Commission wants action on stalled cybersecurity recommendations The influential commission has seen around 70% of its initial recommendations to improve cybersecurity implemented. Sep 19, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
(fotograzia/Getty Images) Washington summit grapples with securing open source software The second open source security summit saw a number of the biggest names in tech gather to discuss how to protect open source software. Sep 13, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks before signing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on August 9, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Biden nominates veteran national security official as top cyber adviser The selection of Harry Coker ends a protracted search for the second-ever national cyber director. Jul 25, 2023 By Elias Groll