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Philip Reitinger has been named director of the National Cybersecurity Center by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Janet Napolitano named him to replace Rod Beckstrom, who resigned earlier this year due to “turf battles” with other agencies.

Beckstrom, who resigned in February, said his decision was in part due to the NSA’s interference in domestic cybersecurity and DHS’ unwillingness to provide needed resources to the NCSC.

While few will argue the need for DHS’ operational role in cybersecurity, it has been pointed out that the White House must take on the task of developing and enforcing a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy. While Obama announced the creation of a White House level cybersecurity coordinator last week, he has yet to make the appointment, and no one knows how the official will work with the various agencies involved in securing national cybersecurity.

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