John Chris Inglis (born October 29, 1954), generally known as Chris Inglis,[1] is an American government official who served as the first National Cyber Director.

[2][3] On April 12, 2021 President Joe Biden nominated Inglis to serve as the first National Cyber Director.

[7] After high school, Inglis attended the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1976 as a Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Mechanics.

Before his approval to become National Cyber Director, Inglis worked for WestExec Advisors.

A 2021 investigation by The American Prospect found that Inglis "earned $15,000 from the firm and worked for internet security outfit CrowdStrike and email encryption company Virtru.