General Timothy D. Haugh (Ret.) is the former Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM). With over 30 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and senior roles across the national security and intelligence communities, Gen. Haugh brings deep technical insight and mission-driven leadership to Ballistic as Strategic Advisor. As a top military commander, he drove efforts to strengthen the nation’s cyber posture, enhance operational readiness, and deepen partnerships with international allies and the private sector. Under his leadership at NSA and USCYBERCOM, he confronted a wide range of emerging threats – from ransomware attacks to high-profile cyber espionage campaigns – while advancing innovation across the defense and intelligence ecosystem. In addition to his advisory role at Ballistic, Gen. Haugh is a Blue Senior Fellow at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs.