Donald Trump signed the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency into existence in 2018 with the mandate to protect America’s infrastructure from threats digital and physical. Trump also made CISA a household name when he fired the department’s head in 2020 for noting that, no, the election was not stolen. Today, we hear from Jen Easterly, the woman who now runs CISA and has the job of preventing another SolarWinds or Colonial Pipeline attack as well as preventing foreign and domestic attacks in an election environment that has become highly politicized. Her goal? Make elections boring again.BTW, do you have any burning questions on career, love or life where you’d like Kara or Nayeema’s advice? Call 1-888-KARA-PLZ and leave us a voicemail.Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram. We’re @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, leads the charge on U.S. election security. She discusses significant advancements ensuring voting integrity and emphasizes the heightened risks of election meddling and disinformation, particularly after votes are cast. Easterly calls out false narratives by some political leaders and stresses the urgent need for public trust. With threats from foreign adversaries like Russia and China looming, she highlights the imperative to safeguard democracy and reassure voters.

Jen Easterly, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, discusses the robust measures in place to secure upcoming elections. She emphasizes the challenges local election workers face amid misinformation and harassment. Easterly warns about threats from foreign influence and AI-generated misinformation while highlighting the need for public education. Furthermore, she stresses the importance of trust and collaboration among citizens to uphold American democracy during this fragile time.