I would like begin by thanking our panel for taking the time today to testify.

DHS must compete with the private sector to recruit and retain the best talent possible in order to carry out its cybersecurity mission.

As the lead civilian agency for our Federal cybersecurity posture, the Department of Homeland Security is a key piece of this equation.

I want to thank Congressman Buck for bringing this issue to the foreground and for suggesting this important hearing.

A school should never be a place where students or teachers fear for or lose their lives.

the significant reduction in the number of chemical facilities that represent the highest risk is an important success in the CFATS program and is attributable both to the design of the program and the work of CFATS personnel and industry…

I think at Phase 1 not having full visibility, that is understandable.

CDM is the ambitious program that I believe if implemented well and over a reasonable time line provides the American people with the kind of Federal cybersecurity defense that they deserve.

The Federal Government must work to protect the data of these citizens, including the employees that work within.

I believe, if implemented well and over a reasonable time line, provides the American people the kind of Federal cybersecurity that they deserve.

The maturity of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program has to move at the pace of new technologies and innovations, not at the pace of bureaucracy.