Cybersecurity Official Resigns -- Washington PostObstacles and Lack of Authority Frustrated Director, Sources Say.
A top operational official in charge of protecting civilian government computer networks has resigned, dealing another blow to the federal effort to enhance cybersecurity.
Mischel Kwon, the director of the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, submitted her resignation letter this week. "Moving on is a hard step for me, but one I must take," she said, according to the letter obtained by The Washington Post.
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My Comment: The key phrase in this story is the following:
Two months after President Obama pledged to "personally" select someone to be the White House's cybersecurity coordinator, the position remains unfilled.
This symbolizes a lack of focus and prioritization .... why stick around when there is more focus, prioritization, and money in the private sector.