Jen Easterly
American government official
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| January 20 2025 | Jen Easterly stepped down from her position as Director of CISA. |
| January 20 2025 | Jen Easterly stepped down from her position as Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. |
| 2023 | CISA came under significant scrutiny for censorship work and an alleged attempted cover-up during Easterly's leadership. |
| 2023 | Easterly highlighted potential cybersecurity threats from AI development, advocating for the government to implement systemic safeguards. |
| 2023 | Easterly advocated for U.S. intelligence sharing efforts with Ukrainian government officials as a model for combating China-based hacking groups. |
| 2022 | Easterly argued that U.S. intelligence sharing efforts with Ukrainian government officials ahead of the Russian invasion should serve as a model for combating China-based hacking groups. |
| July 13 2021 | Jen Easterly was sworn into office as Director of CISA after being confirmed by voice vote. |
| July 12 2021 | Confirmed by the Senate as Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the Biden administration through a voice vote. |
| April 2021 | President Joe Biden nominated Jen Easterly to serve as the second Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), receiving general praise from senators and media outlets for her qualifications. |
| 2018 | Received the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation American Hostage Freedom Award, recognizing her contributions to national security and humanitarian efforts. |
| 2016 | Joined Morgan Stanley as global head of the company's cybersecurity division after leaving the National Security Council. |
| February 2016 | Concluded her tenure as special assistant to President Obama and senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council. |
| October 2013 | Concluded her role as deputy director of the NSA for counterterrorism. |
| October 2013 | Jen Easterly began serving as a special assistant to President Barack Obama and senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council, a role she held until February 2016. |
| 2012 | Approved for promotion to colonel in the United States Army. |
| May 2011 | Began serving as deputy director of the NSA for counterterrorism after retiring from the Army as a lieutenant colonel. |
| 2010 | Became a cyber advisor for the NSA stationed in Kabul, serving in this role until 2011. |
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