Joshua Rudd: Nominated to Lead U.S. Cyber Security

President Donald Trump has nominated Joshua Rudd, currently deputy commander of Indo-Pacific Command, to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, as reported by the Washington Post. The nomination has been officially sent to Congress this week.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 17-12-2025 05:54 IST | Created: 17-12-2025 05:54 IST
Joshua Rudd: Nominated to Lead U.S. Cyber Security
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In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Joshua Rudd for a crucial role as head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command.

Rudd, who currently holds the position of deputy commander of the Indo-Pacific Command, has been selected due to his extraordinary leadership and technical skills.

The nomination reached Congress this week, as reported by sources cited in the Washington Post, marking a pivotal step in strengthening the nation's cyber defenses.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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