May 20, 2024 at 10:37AM
Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity at DHS’s CISA, is leaving for a private sector role. CISA director Jen Easterly confirmed his departure and praised his work. Goldstein will assume a cybersecurity leadership position, but the company has not been disclosed. He previously held roles at Goldman Sachs and CISA’s precursor.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes are as follows:
– Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is departing from the organization to take on a cybersecurity leadership role in the private sector. The specific company he is joining has not been disclosed.
– Goldstein’s departure was initially reported by CyberScoop and CNN cybersecurity reporter Sean Lyngaas, and later confirmed by CISA director Jen Easterly, who praised Goldstein’s contributions to the agency.
– Before joining CISA, Goldstein held the position of global head of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and regulation at Goldman Sachs, and also served in various roles at CISA’s precursor, the National Protection and Programs Directorate.
– For additional information on hiring announcements, promotions, and career achievements within the cybersecurity community, SecurityWeek’s continuously updated People on the Move section is a valuable resource.
Additionally, several relevant articles related to the cybersecurity industry and personnel changes are listed at the end of the meeting notes.