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United States Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security
Seal of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Flag of an Assistant Secretary of State
Incumbent Carlos F. Matus Acting since January 20, 2025
Reports to	The Under Secretary of State for Management
Nominator	The President of the United States
Inaugural holder	Robert E. Lamb
Formation	1987
Website	Official website

The Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security is the head of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security in the United States Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security reports to the Under Secretary of State for Management.

Assistant Secretaries of State for Diplomatic Security, 1987—present

References

1. https://www.state.gov/biographies/carlos-f-matus/
2. Lee, Matthew, "State Dept security chief resigns after Benghazi", Associated Press via Google. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
3. Rogin, Josh (July 26, 2017). "Opinion - State Department head of diplomatic security resigns". Retrieved December 18, 2017 – via www.WashingtonPost.com.
4. "Tracking how many key positions Trump has filled so far". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2017.

External links

• Official website
• Profile from State Department Historian

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