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CISA Sunsets SolarWinds, Nine Other Emergency Directives<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.executivegov.com\/articles\/cisa-10-emergency-directives-retired<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-01-12 16:26:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has retired 10 emergency directives issued over a five-year period, signaling that the immediate risks the directives were designed to address have been mitigated.The Potomac Officers Club\u2019s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 convenes public- and private-sector cybersecurity professionals to review evolving threats and federal security requirements as agencies work toward the Department of War\u2019s 2027 zero trust deadline. Register now to be part of the conversation!Why Did CISA Retire the Emergency Directives?CISA said Thursday that a review of all active emergency directives found them no longer necessary, noting that mandated actions have either been fully implemented or are now covered under Binding Operational Directive 22-01, which requires agencies to remediate flaws listed in CISA\u2019s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.Other directives were retired after changes in security practices and threat posture made the original requirements outdated.\u201cThe closure of these ten Emergency Directives reflects CISA\u2019s commitment to operational collaboration across the federal enterprise, said Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director at CISA. \u201cEvery day, CISA\u2019s exceptional team works collaboratively with partners to eliminate persistent access, counter emerging threats, and deliver real-time mitigation guidance. Looking ahead, CISA continues to advance Secure by Design principles \u2013 prioritizing transparency, configurability, and interoperability\u202f- so\u202fevery\u202forganization\u202fcan\u202fbetter defend their diverse environments.\u201d\u00a0Gottumukkala added that CISA will continue to issue emergency directives when conditions warrant \u201cswift, decisive action,\u201d particularly in response to nation-state cyber threats.Which Emergency Directives Were Retired?CISA confirmed the closure of the following emergency directives:Legacy Infrastructure & System ThreatsED 19-01: DNS infrastructure tamperingED 20-02: Windows vulnerabilities\u00a0ED 20-03: Windows DNS server vulnerability\u00a0ED 20-04: Netlogon elevation of privilegeED 21-04: Windows Print Spooler service vulnerabilityMajor Supply Chain & Software CompromisesED 21-01: SolarWinds Orion code compromiseED 21-02: Microsoft Exchange on-premises vulnerabilitiesED 21-03: Pulse Connect Secure product vulnerabilitiesED 22-03: VMware vulnerabilitiesED 24-02: compromise of Microsoft corporate email accounts by Midnight Blizzard, a Russian state-sponsored cyber actor Tim Kosiba Named NSA Deputy Director The National Security Agency has announced the appointment of Tim Kosiba, a more than 30-year intelligence community veteran, as the 21st deputy director. NSA said Friday Kosiba will help U.S. defense and intelligence agencies formulate national security policies and position NSA as an integrated mission partner to help the U.S. maintain an advantage against foreign threats. In this capacity, he will also lead strategy execution, manage the senior civilian leadership and guide operations. What Are Lt. Gen. William Hartman\u2019s Thoughts on Tim Kosiba\u2019s Appointment? Lt. Gen. William Hartman, who is performing the duties of NSA director and chief, Central Security DLA Troop Support Groups Pitch AI, Digital Workforce Concepts in Modernization Push Leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency\u2019s Troop Support recently concluded a three-day course that provided groups an opportunity to present concepts aimed at modernizing military logistics through artificial intelligence and digital workforce platforms. DLA\u2019s efforts to modernize logistics through AI, data-driven decision-making and workforce innovation mirror the themes of the Potomac Officers Club\u2019s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit. Sign up now to hear experts on AI, cyber and enterprise IT on April 22 and be part of the conversation shaping government technology. DLA said Thursday the \u201cCreating Innovative Navigators Course\u201d was part of DLA Troop Support\u2019s annual operating plan and challenged SpaceX Secures FCC Authorization to Launch Additional Gen2 Starlink Satellites The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX\u2019s request to expand its constellation with the deployment and operation of second-generation Starlink satellites. How Many Starlink Satellites Did the FCC Approve? FCC said Friday that SpaceX plans to deploy an additional 7,500 satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet services, including mobile connectivity, on a global scale. The decision doubles the number of second-generation Starlink satellites SpaceX is allowed to launch from the 7,500 that the FCC approved in December 2022 to 15,000. What Capabilities Will Gen2 Starlink Satellites Provide? SpaceX is also cleared to upgrade its Gen2 Starlink satellites with advanced form
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