# Trump picks Palantir’s LoSapio to head CISA

Source: [CyberScoop](https://cyberscoop.com/trump-picks-palantirs-losapio-to-head-cisa/) · 2026-11-10 · Security
Page: https://themorning.dev/story/trump-picks-palantir-s-losapio-to-head-cisa-40624752f33038d2
Kind: policy · Impact: medium

## In brief

- President Trump nominated Michael LoSapio, chief information security officer at Palantir, to be director of CISA on Monday, November 10, 2026.
- CISA has been without a Senate-confirmed director, and LoSapio would replace Acting Director Nick Andersen.
- The nomination still requires Senate confirmation.

## Why it matters

CISA sets federal cybersecurity direction and guidance that many organisations follow, so the choice of director can shape its priorities and advisories. The nominee comes from a private-sector security role at Palantir.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: White House nominates Michael LoSapio to be CISA director

## Coverage

- [The White House picks Palantir CISO Michael LoSapio to lead the DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, replacing Acting Director Nick Andersen (Reuters)](https://www.techmeme.com/261110/p1#a261110p1) — Techmeme, 2026-11-10
- [Trump picks Palantir’s LoSapio to head CISA](https://cyberscoop.com/trump-picks-palantirs-losapio-to-head-cisa/) — CyberScoop, 2026-11-10

Tags: cisa, government, cybersecurity policy, palantir, nominations

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