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John C. Inglis
American air force general

John C. Inglis

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American air force general
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Age
70 years
Education
United States Air Force Academy
George Washington University
Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
North County High School
Awards
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
 
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Biography

John Chris Inglis (born October 29, 1954), also known as Chris Inglis, is an American government official and the current National Cyber Director, the first person to hold the role. Inglis is also a former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency. On April 12, 2021 President Joe Biden nominated Inglis to serve as the 1st National Cyber Director. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate by voice vote on June 17, 2021. He was sworn into office on July 11, 2021.

Early life and education

Inglis was born in Baltimore, Maryland on 29 October 1954.He graduated from Andover High School, Linthicum in 1972.Inglis is a Distinguished Eagle Scout.

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

  • 1996 – Graduate of Air War College, USAF Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College
  • 1990 – Graduated George Washington University, Professional Degree Computer Science
  • 1984 – Graduated Johns Hopkins University, M.S. in Computer Science
  • 1977 – Graduated Columbia 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.

Career

Assignments

  • 2015–– Robert and Mary M. Looker Professor in Cyber Security Studies, United States Naval Academy
  • 2006–2014 – Deputy Director of the National 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

Significant awards

  • 2014 – President's National Security Medal
  • 2014 – Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal
  • 2009 – Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service
  • 2006 – U.S. Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
  • 2004 – Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service
  • 2002 – Exceptional Civilian Service Award
  • 2001 – Deputy Director of Operations Special Recognition Award
  • 2000 – Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service
  • 1996 – Deputy Director of Operations Special Recognition Award
  • 1992 – Department of the Army – Outstanding Civilian Service Award
  • 1984 – Clement's Award as the U.S. Naval Academy's Outstanding Military Faculty Member

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 C-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 for WestExec. A 2021 investigation by The American Prospect found that Inglis "earned $15,000 from the firm and worked for internet security outfit CrowdStrike and email encryption company Virtru."

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