Trump's CISA nominee to exit Coast Guard role, but still in running to lead cyber agency

"Sean Plankey is still expected to remain the nominee to lead CISA, said three of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of his departure. He is expected to leave the Coast Guard this week, one of the people said. Two other people familiar with the matter also said he's expected to get an award ceremony in the coming days."

"Plankey held Energy Department cybersecurity roles in the first Trump administration and was nominated last year to lead the cyberdefense agency, but various congressional holds and other obstacles in the last year have slowed the confirmation process. He has been serving in his Coast Guard position for about the past year."

"It's not clear when or whether Plankey will be confirmed for the CISA position. On Tuesday, Senator Thom Tillis, R-N.C., threatened to slow all Senate proceedings if Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem doesn't soon address inquiries from his office regarding immigration enforcement operations and disaster response funding in his state."

Sean Plankey, nominated to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under President Trump, is leaving his position as an advisor in the U.S. Coast Guard at the Department of Homeland Security. Plankey previously held cybersecurity roles at the Energy Department during the first Trump administration and was nominated last year to lead CISA. His confirmation process has faced delays due to congressional holds and other obstacles over the past year. Despite his departure from DHS, Plankey is expected to remain the nominee for the CISA leadership position. An award ceremony is anticipated in the coming days. The timing of his confirmation remains uncertain amid broader Senate procedural challenges.

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