Summary: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) administrator David Pekoske was removed from his position by the Trump administration, despite having been appointed during Trump’s first term and later renewed by President Biden. Pekoske played a significant role in enhancing cybersecurity measures across transportation sectors, particularly following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. His departure raises questions about the future direction of TSA’s cybersecurity initiatives amidst growing threats from adversarial nations.
Threat Actor: Unknown | cyber threats from China, Russia
Victim: TSA | Transportation Security Administration
Keypoints :
- Pekoske’s removal was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security, but the reason remains unclear.
- Under Pekoske, TSA implemented critical cybersecurity measures, significantly improving compliance across various transportation sectors.
- The agency’s response to increasing cyber threats included coordination with other agencies and issuing emergency directives.
Source: https://therecord.media/tsa-chief-behind-cyber-directives-ousted-trump-administration