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After Detailing Russian Hack, White House Cyber 'Czar' Announces Departure

Rob Joyce said he was stepping down hours after a joint U.S., U.K. and Australia statement blaming the Kremlin for an a cyber attack last year.

The Trump administration's cybersecurity coordinator, Rob Joyce, said Monday that he will leave his post — an announcement that comes just a week after the exit of his boss, Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert.

The announcement of the departure of Joyce — who is acting Homeland Security Adviser after Bossert's departure — followed by hours a joint

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