Chris Inglis — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as the first National Cyber Director (2021-2023)
Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (2006-2014)
Robert and Mary M. Looker Professor in Cyber Security Studies at the United States Naval Academy
Graduated as a Distinguished Graduate from the United States Air Force Academy (1976)
Holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University (1984)
Holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University (1977)

Biography

John Chris Inglis is an American government official who served as the first National Cyber Director, a position he held from July 2021 until February 2023. President Joe Biden nominated Inglis for the role on April 12, 2021, and his nomination was confirmed by the Senate on June 17, 2021. Prior to this, Inglis was the Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 2006 to 2014.

Inglis has also held several academic appointments, including serving as the Robert and Mary M.