Michael Rogers | |
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| 2nd Commander ofUnited States Cyber Command | |
| In office April 3, 2014 – May 4, 2018 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Keith B. Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Paul M. Nakasone |
| 17thDirector of the National Security Agency | |
| In office April 3, 2014 – May 4, 2018 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Deputy | George Barnes |
| Preceded by | Keith B. Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Paul M. Nakasone |
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| Born | (1959-10-31)October 31, 1959 (age 66) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Independent[1] |
| Education | Auburn University(BA) Naval War College(MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1981–2018 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | United States Cyber Command National Security Agency Central Security Service United States Fleet Cyber Command United States Tenth Fleet |
| Battles/wars | Invasion of Grenada Multinational Force in Lebanon |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) |
Michael S. Rogers (born October 31, 1959) is a retired four-staradmiral of theUnited States Navy. Rogers served as the second commander of theUnited States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) from April 2014 to May 2018 while concurrently serving as the 17thdirector of theNational Security Agency (NSA) and as chief of theCentral Security Service (CSS). During his tenure, he helped transform and elevate U.S. Cyber Command into aunified combatant command. Rogers relinquished command to GeneralPaul M. Nakasone[2][3] on May 4, 2018 and retired from the Navy a few weeks later on June 1, 2018.
Prior to 2014, Rogers served as the Commander of theTenth Fleet and Commander of theUnited States Fleet Cyber Command, with responsibility for all of the Navy'scyberwarfare efforts.[4] In 2009, he was the director of intelligence for theJoint Chiefs of Staff after having been the director of intelligence forPacific Command from 2007 onwards.
Rogers was born on October 31, 1959[5] and is a native of Chicago, Illinois. While in middle school Rogers joined theUnited States Naval Sea Cadets Corps and attended an international exchange with the cadets in Canada.[6] His time in Sea Cadet fueled his excitement about the Navy.[6] He graduated fromNew Trier High School in 1977.[7] He is a graduate of Auburn University (1981) and theNaval War College.[8]
Rogers received his commission through theNaval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) program and has served in the United States Navy since graduating from Auburn University in 1981. He started his career as aSurface Warfare Officer working in naval gunfire support operations off Grenada, Beirut, and maritime surveillance operations off El Salvador on board theUSS Caron (DD-970).[9] In 1986, he was selected for transfer fromunrestricted line officer torestricted line officer and re-designation as a cryptology officer.[10]
During the2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, Rogers joined the military'sJoint Staff, which works for theJoint Chiefs of Staff, where he specialized in computer network attacks. From 2007 onward he served as director of intelligence for the military'sPacific Command. In 2009, he became director of intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was subsequently named commander ofU.S. Fleet Cyber Command and commander of theU.S. 10th Fleet, with responsibility for all of the Navy'scyberwarfare efforts.[9] As such, Rogers was the firstrestricted line officer to serve as a numbered fleet commander and the firstInformation Warfare Community (IWC) officer to achieve the rank of vice admiral.[11]
In January 2014, theObama Administration announced Rogers' nomination as director of theNational Security Agency and the commander of the United States offensive cyberoperations unit in theDepartment of Defense. Rogers succeeded GeneralKeith B. Alexander, who served as the NSA director for almost nine years,[12][13][14] and became the first IWC officer to achieve the rank of admiral. Although the NSA directorship does not require Senate approval, Rogers had to be confirmed by the Senate to headUnited States Cyber Command,[15] for which the Senate unanimously confirmed him.
In his first public remarks as NSA director, Rogers stated that he believed that NSA whistleblowerEdward Snowden was "probably not" working for a foreign intelligence agency despite speculation to the contrary. Rogers added: "He clearly believes in what he's doing. I question that; I don't agree with it. I fundamentally disagree with what he did. I believe it was wrong; I believe it was illegal."[16]
In January 2018, Rogers announced he would be retiring from the NSA in the spring.[17][18][19]
In early 2019, Rogers became the chairman of the board of advisors of Claroty, a cybersecurity firm.[20]
In October 2022, Rogers joined the Council for Responsible Social Media project launched byIssue One to address the negative mental, civic, and public health impacts ofsocial media in the United States. The council is co-chaired by formerHouse Democratic Caucus LeaderDick Gephardt and formerMassachusetts Lieutenant GovernorKerry Healey.[21][22]
In May 2022, Rogers was appointed to the Board of Advisors atTalon Cyber Security.[23][24]
 | Navy Information Dominance Warfare Officer Pin |
 | Navy Surface Warfare Officer Pin |
 | United States Cyber Command Badge |
 | National Security Agency Badge |
 | Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
  | Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronzeoak leaf clusters |
  | Meritorious Service Medal with two goldaward stars |
 | Joint Service Commendation Medal |
  | Navy Commendation Medal with silver award star |
 | Joint Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters |
 | Navy Unit Commendation |
  | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with two bronzeservice stars |
 | National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal |
 | Navy "E" Ribbon |
 | Navy Expeditionary Medal with three service stars |
  | National Defense Service Medal with service star |
 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star |
 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
 | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 2 service stars |
 | Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon with 4 service stars |
_BAR.svg) | Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia(military version), 17 September 2018[25] |
 | Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon |
 | Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal |
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| Preceded by | NSA Director 2014–2018 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Director of Intelligence of theJoint Staff 2009–2011 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Commander ofUnited States Tenth Fleet/Fleet Cyber Command 2011–2014 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Commander of theUnited States Cyber Command 2014–2018 | Succeeded by |
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