Mullin: DHS Plans to Rebuild CISA Workforce After Director Confirmation

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers on June 25 that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to rebuild the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) workforce over roughly 12 months – and possibly longer – after the Senate confirms a new director. Speaking during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing, Mullin said the President has already met with the likely nominee to lead CISA. The hiring plan would mark a significant s