Rob Joyce, America’s director of cybersecurity and deputy national director of homeland security systems, will retire, according to the National Security Agency (NSA).
Joyce’s retirement will take effect March 31, after 34 years of service in the NSA. He took up the role of director of the Cybersecurity Directorate (CSD) in 2021, having served the NSA as its top crypto representative in the UK.
Beyond that, Joyce has also held positions in the National Security Council, such as Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator at the White House, as well as Acting Deputy National Security Advisor and Acting National Security Advisor.
“I am honored to have served more than 34 years at the National Security Agency,” Joyce said. “It has been a privilege to lead the nation’s most talented and dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals. Making a difference in the nation’s security is truly an honor.”
David Luber, current deputy director of CSD, will succeed Joyce. Luber has 30 years of public sector experience and previously served as executive director of U.S. Cyber Command (also known as USCYBERCOM).