Keith B. Alexander
Former Director of the United States National Security Agency / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keith Brian Alexander (born December 2, 1951) is a retired four-star general of the United States Army,[1] who served as director of the National Security Agency, chief of the Central Security Service, and commander of the United States Cyber Command. He previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 (Intelligence), United States Army from 2003 to 2005. He assumed the positions of Director of the National Security Agency and Chief of the Central Security Service on August 1, 2005,[2] and the additional duties as Commander United States Cyber Command on May 21, 2010.[3]
Keith Alexander | |
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1st Commander of United States Cyber Command | |
In office May 21, 2010 – March 28, 2014 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Michael S. Rogers |
16th Director of the National Security Agency | |
In office August 1, 2005 – March 28, 2014 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Deputy | John C. Inglis |
Preceded by | Michael Hayden |
Succeeded by | Michael S. Rogers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-12-02) December 2, 1951 (age 72) Syracuse, New York, United States |
Spouse | Deborah Lynn Douglas |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Boston University (MS) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) National Defense University (MS, MS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1974–2014 |
Rank | General |
Commands | United States Cyber Command National Security Agency |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal |
Alexander testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on cybersecurity preparation and response Recorded June 12, 2013 | |
Alexander announced his retirement on October 16, 2013.[4] His retirement date was March 28, 2014.[5] In May 2014, Alexander founded IronNet Cybersecurity, a private-sector cybersecurity firm based in Fulton, Maryland.[6]