Ho Timothy (Timothy Haugh)

Ho Timothy (Timothy Haugh)

Biography

2023: Appointment as Head of US Cybercom

On May 23, 2023, it became known that President Joe Biden had chosen a new head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the US Cyber US Cybercom. It will be Air Force Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh.

Howe will replace Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, who has led both named structures since May 2018. According to available information, Nakasone will resign before the end of 2023. If finally approved, Howe will, among other things, be responsible for implementing initiatives USA aimed at strengthening. cyber security Ukraine In addition, he will deal with the exchange of information with the armed forces of this country. Another important task is to counter cybercriminal groups that distribute ransomware.

Howe's appointment to head the NSA and Cyber ​ ​ Command reflects the White House's intention to keep one person at the head of both organizations. This management scheme has been used since the creation of Cyber ​ ​ Command in 2009. This approach, according to the American authorities, increases the efficiency of interaction between structures and improves the speed of decision-making.

Timothy Howe previously held a number of senior positions in Cyber Command, including leading the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) task force. Prior to that, he served as director of intelligence for Cyber ​ ​ Command and was deputy chief of the joint tactical group Ares, a special unit created by the Pentagon in 2016. Howe is a professional radio intelligence officer and winner of the Bronze Star, the fourth most important military award in the US Armed Forces, awarded for heroism on the battlefield. Howe has been deputy commander of Cyber Command since August 2022.^[1]

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