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CISA Faces Leadership Crisis as Key Resignation Announced

3/3/2026

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Shelly Hartsook, acting associate director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announced her resignation, effective March 6, 2025.
Her departure adds to resignations at CISA, which has lost about one-third of its staff since January 2025 amid a leadership shakeup.
The agency currently lacks a Senate-confirmed leader, creating an uncertain direction after turmoil and budget cuts under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Shelly Hartsook, acting associate director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announced her resignation, effective March 6, 2025.
Her departure adds to resignations at CISA, which has lost about one-third of its staff since January 2025 amid a leadership shakeup.
The agency currently lacks a Senate-confirmed leader, creating an uncertain direction after turmoil and budget cuts under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.