McAfee CTO Phyllis
Schneck has taken over as the head of cybersecurity for the US Department of
Homeland Security. Schneck will take over the role of deputy undersecretary for
cybersecurity in September. According to the Wall Street Journal, Phyllis is likely
being brought into the mix in order to work more closely with the private
sector. The Department of Homeland Security is currently attempting to share
cyberattack data with companies who can help prevent future attacks. Schneck
will likely utilize her experience working with ISPs and other
software/hardware providers to help leverage the DHS’ efforts regarding ISPs
and other internet firms. The US Department of Defense recently called cyber
attacks America’s number one threat.
In the last year, various attacks from the
Syrian Electronic Army and the Chinese government have been experienced against
US companies and government agencies. The deputy undersecretary for
cybersecurity position was created in 2011 and was headed up by Mark
Weatherford who departed the position in April 2013. Weatherford’s predecessor
Bruce McConnell announced he was stepping down in July. Before working for
McAfee, Phillis Schneck worked with the FBI for eight years. At the Bureau, the
McAfee CTO lead a group of workers who helped facilitate communications between
the feds and private companies about cybersecurity threats. Along with her time
at the FBI Schneck worked on the Center for Strategic and International Studies
(CSIS) Commission on Cybersecurity. During her tenure at McAfee, Phillis
focused on public-facing security and global threat intelligence. Schneck also
focused on “cross-sector cyber security,” which should help with her new deputy
undersecretary role at homeland security. Do you think bringing in McAfee’s CTO
to run cyber security for the US government is a smart move for our country’s
future?source: Inquisitr
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