Four Former NSA Directors Warn US Becoming Numb to Cyberattacks and Losing Offensive Edge at RSAC 2026

Four former NSA directors and US Cyber Command leaders, retired Gens. Paul Nakasone, Keith Alexander, Tim Haugh, and Adm. Mike Rogers, warned at RSAC 2026 that the U.S. is losing its offensive cyber edge. Nakasone stated we have become numb to intrusions at a scale that is incredible. Rogers said the government is unwilling to expend political capital to drive fundamental change in cyber and that the nation has not achieved deterrence. Alexander warned about China's advancement in AI and pre-positioning within critical infrastructure. Rogers cited the absence of federal privacy or cyber legislation. The panel cited Volt Typhoon, Salt Typhoon, and the Stryker wiper attack as evidence of accelerating threats.