US Senate Confirms New Director for Spy Agency, Cyber Command

US Senate Confirms New Director for Spy Agency, Cyber Command
Gen. Paul Nakasone talks during a Reuters CyberSecurity Summit in Washington May 12, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency, Army Lieutenant General Paul Nakasone.

Nakasone has an extensive background in cyber issues, having held positions including serving as chief of the U.S. Army’s cyber command since late 2016.