people · May 20, 2026
Tom Parker Named as Possible Contender for CISA Director Role
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Tom Parker, global leader at IBM Security working with the X-Force team, emerged as a potential new director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Parker stated he would welcome discussions with the Trump administration about the CISA position. Parker was the preferred choice of new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin according to NextGov/FCW. Concerns persist for the agency amid ongoing leadership discussions.
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