CISA outlines internal plan to swiftly address cyber, infrastructure threats

Photo caption: DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar swears-in Nick Andersen, Executive Assistant Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), at DHS Headquarters in Washington D.C., Sep. 2, 2025. (DHS photo by Mikaela McGee). Attribution: “DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar Swears-In Nick Andersen” by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) via Flickr. United States Government Work. Article by David DiMolfetta. Nextgov/FCW – November 10, 2026.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency circulated an internal framework last week intended to help senior officials assess major cybersecurity threats and act before they could potentially escalate into a crisis, according to an internal email viewed by Nextgov/FCW. The Nov. 5 email, which is unclassified but marked “For Official Use Only,” was sent to staff by acting Director Nick Andersen. It outlines what agency leaders need to know to assess risks and make timely decisions, aiming to help officials “cut through the noise” and distinguish useful information from what is mission-critical. […]

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