A lifelong Long Islander, Andrew has dedicated his life to family and community.
The proud son of a lawyer and small business owner, Andrew went to Sayville High School where he participated in student government and worked at the local hardware store. As a man of faith, Andrew received his communion and confirmation at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, where he still attends Mass every Sunday. After high school graduation, Andrew went on to receive his BA in history and classical humanities from The George Washington University. Andrew then returned to Long Island where he received his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University.
In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is national security. Our cyber defenses help guard our democracy, livelihoods, and the American way of life.
Cyberattacks are the preeminent threat of our time, as we have seen recently in the countless intrusions across every sector of our economy – from the energy sector to financial services sector, and even at home in our local school districts. This threat has been even more magnified following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The time for action is now.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, housed within the Department of Homeland Security, is the nation’s lead civilian cybersecurity agency. CISA is available to help the public and private sector prepare for and respond to cyberattacks and offers many free resources. CISA in partnership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) also offers several no cost services across the nation that should be leveraged by state and locals and the private sector. As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, I am committed to promoting cybersecurity guidance and best practices that can be leveraged by SLTTs and small businesses in my district to raise cyber awareness. I encourage all individuals and organizations to visit www.cisa.gov/shields-up for more information about how you can protect yourself from cyber risk.
Here’s how I’m fighting to mitigate cyber threats and improve U.S. cyber preparedness: