Nominee says he’ll fix internal cybersecurity problems at DHS before seeking further authority to have the department help other federal civilian agencies in getting their IT security houses in order. Johnson pledged to make it a priority to fill the large number of senior management vacancies – including cybersecurity positions – at DHS. The nominee spoke few words about cybersecurity in his testimony, delivered to a mostly friendly Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Johnson served as the Defense Department’s general counsel when he negotiated a joint approach to defend America’s military and domestic IT infrastructure.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/blogs/johnson-pledges-infosec-fixes-at-dhs-p-1576