Senate Confirms Trump's National Cyber Director Nominee

Sean Cairncross Confirmed in 59-35 Senate Vote Despite Lacking Technical Experience Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • August 4, 2025

The United States has a new national cyber director after a tense Senate vote ended months of political and procedural delays, allowing the Trump administration to push forward an overhaul of federal cybersecurity priorities.

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Sean Cairncross, a former Republican National Committee executive with no cybersecurity experience, was confirmed Saturday in a 59-35 Senate vote as the president's top adviser on federal cybersecurity. He replaces former National Cyber Director Harry Coker, a veteran cybersecurity official who resigned Jan. 20.

"As the cyber strategic environment continues to evolve, we must ensure our policy efforts and capabilities ...