Chris Inglis
Former US National Cyber Director
Chris had a distinguished career across the US military and government, including serving as the country’s first National Cyber Director and as Deputy Director of the National Security Agency. Prior to stepping down as National Cyber Director, he led work on President Joe Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy. Chris has received numerous awards for his service, including the President’s National Security Medal, the US Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, and the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service on two occasions.
Inside the Snowden Breach with Chris Inglis, Former Deputy Director of the NSA
This episode features Chris Inglis, former U.S. National Cyber Director and longtime Deputy Director of the NSA. With over 40 years in national security, Chris was at the center of one of the most high-stakes breaches in U.S. history: the Edward Snowden incident. In this episode, Chris shares what really happened inside the NSA during those critical months, and how siloed systems, password sharing, and missed signals allowed Snowden to operate undetected. He unpacks key lessons on preparing for low-probability, high-impact events, defending against identity misuse, and why trust must always come with verification.
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