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Chris Inglis
United States National Cyber Director
In office July 11, 2021 – February 15, 2023
President	Joe Biden
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Harry Coker
17thDeputy 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	(1954-10-29)October 29, 1954 (age 71) Baltimore,Maryland, U.S.
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 theMaryland Air National Guard

John Chris Inglis (born October 29, 1954), generally known asChris Inglis,^[1] is an American government official who served as the first National Cyber Director. Inglis is also a former Deputy Director of theNational Security Agency.^[2][3] On April 12, 2021 PresidentJoe Biden nominated Inglis to serve as the first National Cyber Director.^[4] His nomination was confirmed by theSenate 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]

Inglis was born inBaltimore, Maryland on 29 October 1954. He graduated fromAndover High School, Linthicum in 1972. Inglis is aDistinguished Eagle Scout.^[7]

After high school, Inglis attended theUnited States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1976 as a Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree inEngineering Mechanics.

• 1996 – Graduate of Air War College, USAF Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College
• 1990 – GraduatedGeorge Washington University, Professional Degree Computer Science
• 1984 – GraduatedJohns Hopkins University, M.S. in Computer Science
• 1977 – GraduatedColumbia University, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Inglis' training includes undergraduate and Instructor Pilot Training, and he also attended the Air War College where he was designated Outstanding Graduate.

• 2015– – Robert and Mary M. Looker Professor in Cyber Security Studies,United States Naval Academy^[8]
• 2006–2014 – Deputy Director of theNational Security Agency
• 2003–2006 – Special United States Liaison Officer – London
• 2001–2003 – Signals Intelligence Deputy Director for Analysis and Production
• 1999–2001 – Chief, Office of China and Korea, Operations Directorate
• 1998–1999 – Deputy Chief, Office of China and Korea, Operations Directorate
• 1997 – Promoted to the Senior Executive Service
• 1996–1997 – Senior Operations Officer, National Security Operations Center
• 1995–1996 – Deputy Chief, NSA Office of Encryption Policy
• 1992–1995 – Participant in Senior Cryptologic Executive Development Program Management and staff tours in the Directorates of Operations, Information Systems Security and Plans and Programs.
• 1991–1992 – Visiting Professor,Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,U.S. Military Academy,West Point, NY
• 1986–1991 – Information Security Analyst and Manager up through division level within NSA's Information Systems Security Directorate.
• 1983–1986 – Mechanical Engineering professor at US Naval Academy

• 2014 – President'sNational Security Medal
• 2014 – Director of National IntelligenceDistinguished Service Medal
• 2009 – Presidential Rank Award forDistinguished Service
• 2006 – U.S. Air ForceDistinguished Service Medal
• 2004 – Presidential Rank Award forDistinguished Service
• 2002 –Exceptional Civilian Service Award
• 2000 – Presidential Rank Award forMeritorious Service
• 1992 – Department of the Army –Outstanding Civilian Service Award

• 1985–2006 – Brigadier General in the Air National Guard and qualified as a command pilot. Has commanded at Flight, Squadron, Group and Joint Force Headquarters.
• 1976–1985 – U.S. Air Force officer and pilot. Inglis served as a Brigadier General in the Air National Guard and was qualified as a command pilot in theC-130J and served as the commander 135th Airlift Group – the first USAF unit equipped with the C-130J.

Before his approval to become National Cyber Director, Inglis worked forWestExec Advisors. A 2021 investigation byThe American Prospect found that Inglis "earned $15,000 from the firm and worked for internet security outfitCrowdStrike and email encryption companyVirtru."^[9]

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