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Former CYBERCOM Chief Alexander Among Appointees To Cyber Security Commission

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, April 14th, 2016

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Former CYBERCOM Chief Alexander Among Appointees To Cyber Security Commission

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The White House on Wednesday evening announced 10 appointments to the non-partisan commission that will make recommendations on actions to strengthen cyber security in the public and private sectors.The appointments, which include Keith Alexander, the former director of the National Security Agency and Commander of United States Cyber Command, completes membership on the commission, which will produce an advisory report in early December. Alexander is currently CEO of IronNet Cybersecurity, a technology and consulting firm.The Commission for Enhancing Cybersecurity held…

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