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The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images) The U.S. Capitol, pictured near the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Katherine Sutton confirmed as Pentagon cyber policy leader

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Katherine Sutton as assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy.

Sep 18, 2025 By Jon Harper

The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC, on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

Senators press DOD cyber policy nominee to push for deterrence doctrine

Lawmakers are pushing the Pentagon to develop a more proactive deterrence policy in the face of increasing adversary activity.

May 6, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

Trump nominates former congressional staffer for top Pentagon cyber policy job

Katie Sutton was tapped to serve as the assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy.

Mar 25, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau