FBI appoints new Cyber Division head

The FBI has promoted Gordon Snow to assistant director of the Cyber Division. Snow, an 18-year FBI veteran who most recently served as the division's deputy assistant director, will be responsible for leading the agency's efforts to combat cyberattacks. FBI Director Robert Mueller said in a statement announcing the appointment that the agency considers cybercrime enforcement its highest priority. Snow replaces Shawn Henry, who was appointed in January to assistant director-in-charge of the Washington, D.C. Field Office. — AM