Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is stepping down from his role next month.
Goldstein first joined CISA in 2021 and has played a large role in overseeing the agency’s response to major cyber incidents such as the Log4j vulnerability, LockBit, and Ivanti, among others.
“I could not be prouder of the work that Eric Goldstein has done to move CISA forward as an agency,” CISA Director Jen Easterly said in a statement. “He has helped catalyze a shift across the agency to data-driven risk reduction and built an inclusive team that has enabled CISA and our partners to confront the serious cyber threats facing our country.”
“Under Eric’s superb leadership, we pioneered new models of operational collaboration, reshaped our ability to detect and address cyber risks, and shifted the balance toward building technology that is secure by design,” she added. “I consider myself fortunate to be Eric’s teammate and know that he will carry his dedication to a secure and resilient nation forward in his next adventure.”
It is unclear where Goldstein is headed next, but he will bring a wealth of cybersecurity knowledge and experience wherever he goes.
Before joining CISA, Goldstein was head of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and regulation at Goldman Sachs. He also held positions with CISA’s forerunner – the Department of Homeland Security’s National Protection and Programs Directorate – from 2013 to 2017.
