Patrick Ware, a seasoned National Security Agency (NSA) executive with over three decades of service, has been appointed as the new executive director, the highest civilian role at U.S. Cyber Command. Ware steps into the position previously held by Morgan Adamski, who assumed the role in June last year but is now reportedly transitioning to the private sector. Traditionally, this No. 3 post at Cyber Command is occupied by an NSA official on temporary assignment. Ware brings with him 34 years of NSA experience and a deep background in cybersecurity operations and strategy. His appointment comes at a pivotal time for the command, which operates as the military’s central force for digital defense and offensive cyber operations.