This biographical article is written like a résumé. (September 2021) |
Chris Inglis | |
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United States National Cyber Director | |
In office July 11, 2021 – February 15, 2023 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Kemba Walden (acting) |
17th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency | |
In office 2006–2014 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | William B. Black Jr. |
Succeeded by | Richard Ledgett |
Personal details | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | October 29, 1954
Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Johns Hopkins University (MS) Columbia University (MS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1976–2006 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | U.S. Air National Guard National Security Agency |
Commands | Chief of Staff of the Maryland Air National Guard |
John Chris Inglis (born October 29, 1954), generally known as Chris Inglis,[1] is an American government official who served as the first National Cyber Director. Inglis is also a former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency.[2][3] On April 12, 2021 President Joe Biden nominated Inglis to serve as the first National Cyber Director.[4] His nomination was confirmed by the Senate by voice vote on June 17, 2021. He was sworn into office on July 11, 2021.[5] He resigned from the position on February 15, 2023.[6]
Also patched in was Chris Inglis, the NSA's deputy director.