US is Closer to Confirming Next Cyber Boss Amid Major Hacks

Here is a 172-word summary of the news article: The United States is nearing the confirmation of its next cyber security leader, as the government faces a surge in major cyber attacks. The Biden administration is expected to soon nominate a candidate to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a critical role in protecting the country's digital infrastructure. The need for strong cyber leadership has become increasingly urgent, with high-profile hacks targeting everything from the Colonial Pipeline to the software company SolarWinds. These attacks have exposed vulnerabilities and the need for improved national cyber defenses. The new CISA director will be tasked with coordinating the government's response to such threats, working with the private sector, and shoring up the nation's cyber resilience. The confirmation process could be complicated, however, as the role has been vacant for over a year following the resignation of the previous director. Nonetheless, filling this position is seen as a top priority as the US faces an evolving and dangerous cyber landscape.