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The White House picks Palantir CISO Michael LoSapio to lead the DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, replacing Acting Director Nick Andersen (Reuters)

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In short

The White House has designated Palantir Chief Information Security Officer Michael LoSapio to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. LoSapio is taking over the position from Acting Director Nick Andersen. Operating within the Department of Homeland Security, CISA functions as the federal government's lead civilian agency tasked with defending critical infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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  • The leadership change installs a corporate technology executive at the head of the nation…: The leadership change installs a corporate technology executive at the head of the national cybersecurity agency.
  • Nick Andersen will step down from his temporary role leading the federal infrastructure p…: Nick Andersen will step down from his temporary role leading the federal infrastructure protection body.
  • The agency will continue its core federal mission of shielding domestic critical infrastr…: The agency will continue its core federal mission of shielding domestic critical infrastructure and cyber systems.

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