Experts endorse Sean Cairncross for national cyber director ahead of Senate hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as national cyber director was endorsed by a collection of cyber experts days before a Senate panel will consider his nomination.

The 24 people who signed the letter endorsing Sean Cairncross include former government officials and current industry leaders, many who served in Republican-led administrations but some who also served under Democrats — including the first national cyber director, Chris Inglis.

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Cairncross’ nomination Thursday, and at the same time consider fellow Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The experts sent their letter about Cainrcross to the leaders of the committee Monday.

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