The acting White House National Cyber Director was told in recent weeks she would not be considered to serve in a permanent role, despite endorsements from key lawmakers from both parties and her predecessor.
in just six weeks. She has received endorsements from the Congressional Black Caucus, Sen. Angus King and Rep. Mike Gallagher as well as former national cyber director Chris Inglis, who was the first to hold the position and retired in February after delivering the national strategy.
In a statement to The Post, White House spokeswoman Emilie Simons expressed appreciation for Walden’s service. “Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden has demonstrated strong leadership overseeing the Office of the National Cyber Director,” Simons said. “The Biden-Harris Administration — and the American people — greatly appreciate Acting Director Walden’s vision and service advancing national security, economic prosperity, and technological innovation.
The Biden White House also has a deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, Anne Neuberger, who is not Senate-confirmed. Walden has a security clearance, which requires a scrub for unusually high debt that could expose a person to blackmail or recruitment by a foreign agent. After being hired as Inglis’s deputy, Walden filed a Form-278 with the Office of Government Ethics disclosing income, credit card debt, gifts, loans and her spouse’s income.
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