Top White House Cybersecurity Official Plans to Step Down

The US’s first national cyber director, Chris Inglis, is planning to step down in the coming months, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Inglis has worked as one of President Joe Biden’s top cybersecurity advisers at a time when the US was struggling to staunch a steady stream of ransomware attacks, on both businesses and government agencies, and persistent intrusions by hackers tied to foreign adversaries such as China and Russia.

Inglis’ intent to resign was first reported by CNN. He is expected to retire after he leaves the office, CNN reported.

Inglis, a former deputy ...