Morgan Adamski announced on LinkedIn Friday that she is stepping down as executive director of the U.S. Cyber Command.
Patrick Ware, a senior executive at the National Security Agency, will succeed Adamski as the top civilian at the combatant command, reported Defense One.
“After 17 years of service at the National Security Agency, I’ve decided to turn the page to an exciting new chapter in my career. It has been an extraordinary journey contributing to the defense of our nation and advancing the cybersecurity mission across the U.S. government,” said Adamski in her LinkedIn post.
Adamski’s Career Highlights
Adamski is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in the federal sector. She is renowned for her expertise in cybersecurity and a proven track record of developing teams and establishing strategic partnerships with organizations in the international and private sectors.
She has served as the highest-ranking civilian at the CYBERCOM since June 2024, leading the combatant command’s over 12,000 personnel. Before that, Adamski spent over 13 years at the NSA, most recently as the NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center director. She also served as operations manager for over 10 years. The executive started her federal service career in 2008 as a cyber threat analyst with the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Who Is Patrick Ware?
Ware is a seasoned NSA executive who has spent over three decades at the agency, contributing to critical offensive and defensive missions. In his new role, Ware will join the command’s leadership team and spearhead efforts to enhance CYBERCOM and subordinate commands’ key functions, including strategic communication, workforce management, partnerships, innovation and capability development.
