Former NSA chief Nakasone says agency overhaul is ‘probably needed’

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Paul Nakasone said the reported reorganization is likely necessary to meet faster-moving cyberthreats and competition in AI, but warned its success will rest on execution and a workforce facing mounting retirement pressure. The post Former NSA chief Nakasone says agency overhaul is ‘probably needed’ appeared first on CyberScoop .

Former National Security Agency Director Paul Nakasone said a reported broad reorganization of the agency is “probably necessary” as it confronts faster-moving cyberthreats, artificial intelligence and competition with China, but he cautioned that the outcome will depend on how the changes are carried out. Speaking Tuesday at VulnCheck’s ThreatCon1 conference, Nakasone addressed a recent report that the NSA is undergoing a major restructuring centered in part on artificial intelligence and China.