CISA Names Jeff Greene To Lead Cybersecurity Efforts
Both appointments at CISA have been serving in acting capacities before their formal appointments.
Samiksha Jain July 18, 2024
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially appointed Jeff Greene as Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity and Trent Frazier as Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement. Both appointments at CISA have been serving in acting capacities before their formal appointments.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Jeff to Team CISA to lead our cybersecurity division and to elevate Trent as the leader of our stakeholder engagement efforts,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly.
“Both Jeff and Trent bring a wealth of expertise and experience to these critical roles, and I’m grateful for their willingness to continue to serve our nation. As America’s Cyber Defense Agency and the National Coordinator for critical infrastructure security and resilience, CISA’s efforts to reduce risk to the nation have never been more important, and I’m proud of our ability to continue to attract top talent to lead our teams.”
Jeff Greene to Lead Cybersecurity Division at CISA
In his new role, Greene will spearhead CISA’s mission to protect and strengthen federal civilian agencies and the nation’s critical infrastructure against cyber threats. “CISA’s mission is more important than ever, and the Cybersecurity Division’s work to improve the cybersecurity of our nation – both what the public sees and what goes on behind the scenes – would not be possible without the dedicated and talented people who make up the Division. I’m honored to be part of this team,” Greene remarked.
Before his appointment at CISA, Greene held the position of Senior Director at the Aspen Institute, leading the global cybersecurity policy program. His extensive experience also includes serving as Chief for Cyber Response & Policy in the National Security Council at the White House.
Additionally, Greene was the Director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and served as Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Policy at Symantec. His career also encompasses roles on the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees, as well as legal practice at a prominent Washington, D.C. law firm.
Trent Frazier to Enhance Stakeholder Engagement
Frazier, now the Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement, was previously the Deputy Assistant Director for Stakeholder Engagement at CISA. His career at the Department of Homeland Security has been marked by various leadership roles, focusing on protecting and building resiliency within the higher education community, developing cross-border transportation infrastructure, workforce acquisition, and program management.
“I am excited to assume the role of Assistant Director and to continue the exceptional progress the Stakeholder Engagement Division has made in advancing CISA’s strategic collaboration across both government and industry over the past several years,” said Frazier. “I look forward to our next evolution, further solidifying meaningful engagement as a cornerstone to CISA’s success.”
As the Assistant Director of the Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED) at CISA, Frazier will oversee the agency’s national and international partnerships and stakeholder outreach programs. His responsibilities include directing efforts for shared engagement information and coordination that supports CISA’s unified mission delivery.
By leveraging the agency’s convening authorities, Frazier will facilitate the CISA Director’s national coordinator role, overseeing multiple sector and cross-sector functions, including those of Sector Risk Management Agency for eight of the nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors. He will also manage multiple partnership and advisory councils that provide advice to both the Director and the President, ensuring that CISA engages directly with subject matter experts to collaboratively identify and address high-priority issues.
Appointments at CISA Representing Nationally and Internationally
Frazier’s new role will see him regularly representing CISA to senior administration officials, engaging with congressional leaders, and participating in bilateral and multilateral exchanges with both domestic and international partners on a wide range of policy and operational concerns.
His previous work at the Department of Homeland Security included roles that earned him the Secretary’s Award for Excellence and multiple leadership awards. Frazier holds a Juris Doctorate from Washington University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He began his federal career as a Presidential Management Fellow and has been a fellow in the Harvard Senior Executive Fellows Program.
The appointments at CISA of Greene and Frazier will be instrumental in advancing CISA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s critical infrastructure and enhance collaboration across government and industry sectors.
