"The National Security Agency has officially named its deputy director amid months of ongoing leadership vacuums and staff turnover. Tim Kosiba was approved by top officials to serve as the civilian lead at NSA, according to a Friday announcement. In the role, he is charged with directing operations, managing civilian leadership, setting policy and overseeing the execution of the agency's strategy."
""It is an honor to come back home and serve as the National Security Agency's next deputy director," Kosiba said in a statement. "As it has been for more than 30 years, my deep commitment to our mission continues, and I am excited to once again serve alongside the agency's incredible workforce." Kosiba began his federal career with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service before joining the FBI in 1996."
"He moved to NSA in 2007, serving in senior technical leadership roles across cyber operations, including as technical director for Joint Functional Component Command for Network Warfare, a precursor group to U.S. Cyber Command. He also held leadership positions within NSA's Tailored Access Operations, a highly classified division responsible for offensive cyber operations and gaining covert access to foreign computer networks."
Tim Kosiba was approved to serve as the civilian deputy director of the National Security Agency, charged with directing operations, managing civilian leadership, setting policy, and overseeing execution of agency strategy. The appointment follows months of leadership vacuums and staff turnover. Joe Francescon was initially considered for the role but ultimately was not given the job after criticism. Kosiba began his federal career with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, joined the FBI in 1996, and moved to NSA in 2007. He has held senior technical cyber roles, including positions in Tailored Access Operations and as chief of computer network operations.
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