The White House announced that President Biden has nominated Michael Sulmeyer, a Marshall Scholar from the class of 2004, as United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy at the Department of Defense.

"Michael Sulmeyer is one of our nation’s leading experts in cyber policy and has contributed to the country’s ongoing cyber strategy through his service for the United States Army, the United States Cyber Command, and the Department of Defense.  His nomination as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy will ensure that his expertise continues to help shape our nation's cyber readiness, capabilities, and strategy,” states Nell Breyer, Executive Director of the Association of Marshall Scholars. “Cybersecurity remains critical to the United States and its democratic allies, including the United Kingdom.” 

"Michael Sulmeyer's nomination by President Biden represents a 70-year tradition of Marshall Scholars who shape global affairs," says Scott Grinsell, Board President of the Association of Marshall Scholars, “In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity is not just a matter of national defense, but a cornerstone of our collective security.” 

Currently serving as the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of the Army, Sulmeyer advises on critical cyber matters, such as readiness, capabilities, and strategy. His extensive experience spans various key roles within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and U.S. Cyber Command. 

Beyond his governmental service, Sulmeyer has made significant contributions to academia and research. As the former Director of the Cybersecurity Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, he has been at the forefront of shaping cybersecurity policy and discourse. Additionally, his teaching engagements at the University of Texas School of Law and his role as a Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology underscore his commitment to advancing cybersecurity education and scholarship.

As a 2004 Marshall Scholar, Michael Sulmeyer completed his M.A. in War Studies at King’s College London.

UPDATE:

The U.S. Senate on confirmed Michael Sulmeyer Thursday, August 1, 2024.

About the Association of Marshall Scholars

The Association of Marshall Scholars works to strengthen US-UK ties and also the Marshall Scholarship. The transatlantic alliance has historically been a lynchpin for liberal democracy, prosperity, and global peace. A valuable thread of this relationship has been the Marshall Scholarship, an educational program strengthening international exchange and advancement in nearly every field of human endeavor.