The position will oversee a new Pentagon initiative to support 5G development.

Secure mobile communication systems are critical to the agency's missions to put a crew on the moon by 2024 and assist with emergency management.

The nominee said during a Senate confirmation hearing that he plans to continue his work promoting the U.S. as the world's leader in innovation.

Questions have been raised about TSA's process for updating pipeline security guidelines and whether it's even the right agency for the job.

A standardized, secure voice capability for unclassified government communications and improved mobile traffic visibility are on the department's wishlist.

Also: an update on the institute's forthcoming Privacy Framework.