Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is facing one of the most critical moments in her career as the 2024 U.S. presidential election rapidly approaches. With a background as a West Point graduate, Army veteran, and Rhodes Scholar, Easterly brings a wealth of experience to the task. Leading CISA, which was established in 2018, she is at the helm of the nation's cyber defense and critical infrastructure resilience. Her mission extends to securing the integrity of the election infrastructure, which has become more challenging in the wake of increasing foreign and domestic threats.
The 2024 election landscape presents a different array of challenges compared to previous years. CISA was designated as the federal lead for election security following Russia's attempts to meddle in the 2016 election. Since then, the agency has significantly ramped up its capabilities, working alongside state and local election officials to fortify election systems. This collaboration aims to reassure voters that their ballots are secure and will be counted accurately.
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