US CISA Acting Director Bridget Bean Steps Down

Another Top Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Official Departs Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 11, 2025

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency notched another high-level departure with the departure of Bridget Bean, who has been its acting director since the Trump administration took power in January.

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Bean, who had been at CISA for nearly three years as executive director and chief integration officer, is retiring from the civil service, the agency confirmed Wednesday. CISA spokesperson Marci McCarthy said the agency extends "its sincere appreciation" to Bean "for more than 30 years of distinguished service to the federal government."

"Her leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the Agency's operational effectiveness, implementing organizational efficiencies, and advancing key priorities aligned with President Trump's initiatives ...