The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Keith E. Cassidy as Director of the Division of Examinations, moving him from the Acting Director role he has held since May 2024. He previously served as the division’s Deputy Director, Acting Co-Director, and National Associate Director of the Technology Controls Program. During his time as Acting Director, Cassidy led initiatives aimed at strengthening the national examinations program, including an examination projection model to support risk-based resource allocation and a metric-based operational effectiveness framework. His SEC experience includes leading the Technology Controls Program, which oversaw technology-focused examinations as well as the SEC’s CyberWatch Program and Cybersecurity Program Office, and serving as Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs; he also serves in several interagency and international cyber-related roles, including as the Commission’s federal senior intelligence coordinator.
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 2026-01-20
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appoints Keith E. Cassidy as Director of the Division of Examinations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Keith E. Cassidy as Director of the Division of Examinations, transitioning from his role as Acting Director since May 2024. Cassidy has led initiatives to enhance the national examinations program and has extensive experience in technology-focused examinations and cybersecurity.