"Tom Parker, a security services lead at IBM with two decades of cybersecurity experience, has emerged as a potential contender to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency after the most recent nominee withdrew."
"Parker does not have prior government experience, but he is currently the preferred choice for the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the matter."
"CISA has been without a permanent director since President Donald Trump retook office last year, and the agency has lost around a third of its workforce in the last year amid efforts to shrink the size of the federal government."
"Nick Andersen has been leading the agency in an acting capacity since the previous acting leader, Madhu Gottumukkala, left in February following a series of leadership incidents."
Tom Parker, a security services lead at IBM, is a potential candidate for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director position following the withdrawal of the last nominee. He lacks government experience but is favored by the Trump administration. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin prefers a director with private sector experience. CISA has been without a permanent director since last year, and the agency has faced significant workforce reductions amid government downsizing efforts.
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