The firing of NSA Director General Timothy Haugh, who also led US Cyber Command – the military’s cyber offensive and defensive unit – marks a major shakeup in the US intelligence community. Wendy Noble, the NSA’s deputy director, has also been removed, according to former officials and lawmakers.
The firings of Haugh and Noble mark a major shift in the US intelligence community, as the Trump administration faces a series of significant changes in just its first two months in office.
Lieutenant General William Hartman, a veteran military officer, is expected to take over as acting commander of both the NSA and Cyber Command in the coming months. News of the dismissal comes on the heels of a series of firings at the US National Security Council.
Director of the US National Security Agency, General Timothy Haugh speaks during a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on March 25. Photo: GI
Cybersecurity experts say replacing Haugh and Noble could create major disruptions to US national security, creating new risks amid growing cyber threats.
Renée Burton, a veteran cybersecurity expert, highlighted the complexity of the NSA's mission and expressed concern about the lack of stability in the agency's leadership.
In that context, intelligence agencies, especially the NSA and Cyber Command, remain pivotal in protecting US cybersecurity, including preventing foreign interference in important elections.
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