CISA Chief Failed Polygraph, Investigation Follows

An exclusive POLITICO investigation reports that CISA’s acting director failed a polygraph exam required for access to highly classified intelligence, triggering an internal DHS investigation.
The fallout has placed multiple career cybersecurity officials under scrutiny and raised serious national security concerns. According to the report, the polygraph controversy emerged as the acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency sought access to tightly restricted cyber intelligence programs shared with DHS. Critics say the incident highlights deeper leadership and accountability issues inside America’s top cyber defense agency.

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source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/21/cisa-acting-director-madhu-gottumukkala-polygraph-investigation-00701996