National Cyber Director Chris Inglis Reportedly Set to Retire in the Coming Months, Reports Say – By Chris Riotta (Nextgov) / Dec 21, 2022
The first national cyber director has been shepherding the White House’s national cyber strategy with the help of industry professionals and cybersecurity experts.
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis reportedly plans to step down from his post and retire after serving as the president’s top adviser on cybersecurity issues since July 2021, according to reports.
Inglis served as the first national cyber director since the office was established under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. His career has included multiple positions within the National Security Agency, including as its deputy director, and as a cybersecurity and mechanical engineering professor at the U.S. Naval Academy.
The news of Inglis’ expected departure from the federal government was first reported by CNN. The national cyber director’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
