
The final proposed defense authorization bill would establish a National Cyber Director (NCD) within the Executive Office of the President, a key recommendation of a cyberspace commission. The fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is expected to be voted on early this week by Congress. The Senate-confirmed cyber director position was the top priority of the co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). The NCD will be staffed with its…