Michael Hayden

Michael Hayden is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force who also served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2006 to 2009. He played a key role in shaping U.S. intelligence and national security policy following the September 11 attacks. Hayden was instrumental in developing strategies to combat terrorism and manage intelligence operations. Before joining the CIA, he was the head of the National Security Agency (NSA), where he oversaw signals intelligence and cyber operations. Today, he is a public speaker and commentator on national security and intelligence issues.