Ryan Donaghy returns to CISA as first chief operating officer
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
May 22, 2026 12:03 PM ET
Donaghy previously served in acting leadership roles across two of the agency’s divisions and moved to the Transportation Security Administration in October.
After departing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency last fall, Ryan Donaghy returned to the agency this week to serve as its first chief operating officer, according to a Thursday announcement.
Donaghy, who held acting director roles in two of the cyberdefense agency’s divisions, had moved to the Transportation Security Administration in October of last year, Nextgov/FCWfirst reported.
“As COO, Ryan will serve as the principal advisor to CISA’s Senior Leadership on agency operations, business functions, financial and acquisition management, policy development, and interagency efforts supporting our strategic goals,” the agency said in a LinkedIn post. “She will help ensure these efforts reflect the...
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