NSA, Cyber Command get a permanent leader, ending 11-month gap

(David DiMolfetta – Defense One) The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Cyber Command and the National Security Agency in a dual-hatted capacity, giving the signals intelligence and hacking titans their first permanent leader in almost a year. Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed in a 71-29 vote on Tuesday, three months after he was nominated to the position. NSA and Cyber Command have been without a permanent leader since far-right activist Laura Loomer pushed for the firing of the post’s previous occupant, Gen. Timothy Haugh, last April. Since then, Lt. Gen. William Hartman has led the agency in an acting capacity. – NSA, Cyber Command get a permanent leader, ending 11-month gap – Defense One