Cyber Community Expresses Cautious Pessimism Over New Leader

The US military and intelligence community’s premier cyber offices are set to be led by Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, a relative outsider with no specific cyber experience but a long special operations pedigree. Rudd’s nomination has sparked trepidation among cyber officials, who question his ability to create a vision and hold staff accountable. However, some see his leadership strengths and the presence of deputies with deep technical expertise as potential benefits. Rudd plans to execute a 90-day review and orient operations for enduring homeland defense and the threat posed by China, as reported by Breaking Defense.