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Former cyber chief: NSA shake-up is needed because AI makes hackers faster

Paul Nakasone, who used to run the NSA and Cyber Command, backed a planned NSA reorganisation into five mission areas. He said hackers now move inside networks in about 29 minutes on average, versus hours a few years ago.

29 minaverage time for hackers to move inside a network

Paul Nakasone, who used to run the NSA and Cyber Command, backed a planned NSA reorganisation into five mission areas. He said hackers now move inside networks in about 29 minutes on average, versus hours a few years ago.

Why it matters

If attackers get faster with AI, defenders need faster tools and people.

What we don't know yet

This is a short desk note. The full story, with its open questions, is written as the news develops.

Note this down

Watch for the official NSA reorganisation announcement.

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