Trump’s cyber czar pick grilled over CISA cuts: ‘If we have a cyber 9/11, you’re the guy’

A Senate hearing examined cyber leadership nominations as Sean Cairncross endorsed more offensive cyber operations while declining to oppose significant proposed cuts to CISA, drawing sharp criticism from senators concerned about rising threats and public-sector exposure. The session also highlighted the last-minute delay of Sean Plankey’s CISA nomination and Senator Ron Wyden’s ongoing hold tied to an unreleased unclassified report on telecom cybersecurity, amid broader concerns over the administration’s cyber posture.