Summary
Top cybersecurity administrators include key officials in government agencies and executives in leading private sector companies.
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Source: Gemini AI Deep Dive Overview – 11/9/2025
Government Administrators
Key government administrators in the United States focus on national security, critical infrastructure protection, and federal network defense.
- Jen Easterly: Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for reducing cyber risks across the US.
- Sean Cairncross: Confirmed as the National Cyber Director in August 2025, serving as the principal advisor to President Trump on national cybersecurity policy and strategy.
- Anne Neuberger: Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, who leads high-level strategic thinking on cybersecurity within the National Security Council and across federal agencies.
- Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman, USA: Acting Commander of U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).
Private Sector Leaders
Many influential leaders work within top consulting firms and cybersecurity companies, advising businesses and governments on strategy and incident response.
- Rex Thexton: Senior Managing Director and Global Practice Lead for Accenture’s Cyber Protection business.
- Sean Joyce: Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader at PwC, who advises boards and C-suite executives on managing cyber risk.
- George Kurtz: Co-founder and CEO of CrowdStrike, a leader in endpoint security and threat detection.
- Nikesh Arora: CEO and Chairman of Palo Alto Networks, a major provider of cybersecurity solutions.
- Brad Medairy: Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton, leading the National Cyber account and focusing on cyber missions for national-level clients like CISA and the DoD.
