Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term?

This article examines potential cybersecurity staffing and policy priorities in a prospective second Trump administration, naming former officials who could return and noting new talent sources. It outlines possible changes to CISA’s mission and leadership approach, anticipated friction for ONCD, and a policy tilt toward reducing regulatory burden while enhancing operational capabilities (including ICS protection) and focusing on threats from China, AI, and quantum—while expecting some continuity in agency work despite political shifts.