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Washington, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the appointment of Larry Gaines as the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA).

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Gaines brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having served in various senior positions within the cybersecurity and infrastructure protection fields. He most recently served as the Acting Director of CISA, where he was responsible for leading the agency's efforts to protect the nation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats and physical attacks.

Prior to joining CISA, Gaines served as the Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security for the State of California, where he was responsible for developing and implementing the state's cybersecurity and infrastructure protection policies. He also served as the Chief Information Security Officer for the California Department of Technology, where he was responsible for the security of the state's information technology systems.

Gaines has also held leadership positions in the private sector, including as the Vice President of Security for Salesforce.com and the Chief Security Officer for Yahoo! Inc.

In his new role, Gaines will be responsible for leading CISA's efforts to protect the nation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats and physical attacks. He will also oversee the agency's efforts to improve the nation's cybersecurity posture, including through the development of new technologies and policies.

"Larry Gaines is a proven leader with a deep understanding of cybersecurity and infrastructure protection," said DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. "His experience and expertise will be invaluable to CISA as the agency continues to work to protect the nation from evolving threats."

Gaines said he is honored to be appointed to the role and looks forward to working with CISA's dedicated team of professionals to protect the nation's critical infrastructure.

"CISA plays a vital role in protecting the nation from cyber threats and physical attacks," said Gaines. "I am committed to working with our partners to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture and ensure the resilience of our critical infrastructure."

Gaines is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.

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