(CNN) The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Jen Easterly to lead the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity division, a role that will be key in the administration's cybersecurity efforts. Easterly, a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star, was nominated by President Joe Biden in April to be the second director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Easterly's confirmation comes at a crucial time for the administration as it works to respond to a flood of recent ransomware and cybersecurity incidents . Scott had previously said it wasn't about Easterly or cybersecurity, but about DHS nominees and a "lack of accountability" from the Biden administration to address the border crisis. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan had urged colleagues to confirm her to the role.

Source: CNN July 12, 2021 23:26 UTC