CISA got a new acting director less than a year later

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has appointed a new acting director, according to the British Daily Mail. ABCless than a year after Madhu Gottumukkala took charge of the agency As deputy director and acting director in May 2025.

CISA Assistant Executive Director for Cybersecurity Nick Andersen will become the agency’s new acting director while Gutomkala will now serve as director of strategic implementation at DHS. The leadership change comes just a month after reports that Gutumkala Sensitive documents have been uploaded to ChatGPT. Gottumkkala requested special permission to use ChatGPT, despite the AI ​​being off-limits to other DHS employees.

Gutomkala’s departure follows a decline at CISA over the past year, as the agency was “ruined and politicized” by the Trump administration, leading to budget cuts. Layoffsand – Shaking confidence from local leaders. CISA also remains without a Senate-confirmed director. Trump Nominated by Sean Blanky For the role last year, then He re-nominated him In January. Blankey previously served in the first Trump administration.