John Chris Inglis (born October 29, 1954), also known as Chris Inglis, is an American government official who served as the first National Cyber Director. Inglis is also a former Deputy Director of the

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. On April 12, 2021 President Joe Biden nominated Inglis to serve as the first National Cyber Director. His nomination was confirmed by the

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by voice vote on June 17, 2021. He was sworn into office on July 11, 2021. He resigned from the position on February 15, 2023.

Early life and education

Inglis was born in

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on 29 October 1954. He graduated from Andover High School, Linthicum in 1972. Inglis is a

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. After high school, Inglis attended the

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, graduating in 1976 as a Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in

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. *1996 – Graduate of Air War College, USAF Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College *1990 – Graduated

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, Professional Degree Computer Science *1984 – Graduated

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, M.S. in Computer Science *1977 – Graduated

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, 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.

Career

Assignments

* 2015– – Robert and Mary M. Looker Professor in Cyber Security Studies,

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* 2006–2014 – Deputy Director of the

* 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

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* 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

Significant awards

* 2014 – President's

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* 2014 – Director of National Intelligence

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* 2009 – Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service * 2006 – U.S. Air Force

* 2004 – Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service * 2002 – Exceptional Civilian Service Award * 2000 – Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service * 1992 – Department of the Army – Outstanding Civilian Service Award

External assignments

* 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 the

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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 for WestExec Advisors. A 2021 investigation by ''The American Prospect'' found that Inglis "earned $15,000 from the firm and worked for internet security outfit

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and email encryption company Virtru."

References

External links

Maryland Air National Guard – Bio

Official Bio on NSA web site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Inglis, John C. 1954 births Living people George Washington University alumni United States Air Force Academy alumni Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science alumni National Security Agency people Deputy Directors of the National Security Agency United States Air Force generals People from Linthicum, Maryland Military personnel from Baltimore Presidential Rank Award recipients