IBM security executive emerges as possible contender to lead CISA

IBM security executive emerges as possible contender to lead CISA

Tom Parker, a security services lead at IBM with some two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, has emerged as a potential contender to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency after the most recent nominee withdrew himself from consideration for the role, according to five people familiar with the matter.  Parker does not have prior government experience. As of now, he is the preferred choice for the Trump admini…