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Final Defense Bill Establishes National Cyber Director

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, December 4th, 2020

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Final Defense Bill Establishes National Cyber Director

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…

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