Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone Launches National Security Advisory Firm

Nakasone Establishes Advisory Firm

Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone, who previously served as director of the National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command, has founded a new national security advisory firm named The Nakasone Group. The firm aims to provide specialized security counsel to various clients.

Services Offered

The Nakasone Group will offer services including private cyber defense, family digital security, protection against fraud and impersonation, international travel security, and geopolitical and threat intelligence. These services are designed for clients facing sophisticated threats who may lack internal security resources.

The firm's cyber defense practice will advise on protecting home networks, personal devices, digital accounts, connected systems, and online privacy. It will also assist clients with device and communication security during international travel and prepare for risks in high-threat regions.

Leadership and Clientele

Nakasone serves as the founder and chairman of The Nakasone Group, with former Defense Digital Service director Brett Goldstein as its chief executive. The firm targets government leaders, corporations, prominent families, and other private clients confronting cybersecurity, geopolitical, and personal security risks.

Background of Paul Nakasone

Nakasone served concurrently as the 18th director of the NSA and commander of US Cyber Command from 2018 until his retirement in February 2024. During his tenure, he oversaw changes in U.S. cyber operations, including the expansion of US Cyber Command and a more persistent approach to identifying and disrupting foreign cyber threats.