The Hon. John C. "Chris" Inglis

As the nation’s first Senate-confirmed National Cyber Director, The Hon. John C."Chris" Inglis stood up the Office, built its cadre, and defined its mission to integrate cyber policy and strategy across the federal government. He oversaw the development of the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy, drove the creation of a companion cyber workforce education strategy, and strengthened public-private collaboration to improve national resilience and accountability in cyberspace.

Previously, Mr. Inglis served seven and a half years as Deputy Director of the NSA, overseeing the agency’s global intelligence and cybersecurity operations during a period of rapid technological change. His leadership advanced NSA’s dual mission of foreign intelligence and information assurance into a more unified, integrated approach to national cybersecurity.

A retired Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Inglis has dedicated more than four decades to military, intelligence, and policy service. He is widely regarded for his principled leadership, mentorship, and integrity. His many honors include the President’s National Security Medal, the DNI Distinguished Service Medal, and multiple Presidential Rank Awards.

Following government service, Mr. Inglis has continued to shape and mentor the next generation of national security professionals as the Looker Distinguished Visiting Professor at the U.S. Naval Academy and as the Milanovich Chair at the U.S. Air Force Academy.  From 2014 to the present, his public service has included membership on the U.S. Defense Science Board; the U.S. Navy Science and Technology Board; the U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group; the Director of National Intelligence Strategic Advisory Group; the CISA Advisory Council; the DHS Cyber Safety Review Board; and the Board of Trustees of the National Intelligence University.  He also served as a commissioner on the 2019-2020 Cyberspace Solarium Commission, where he helped craft policy recommendations that continue to guide U.S. cybersecurity strategy.