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General Michael Hayden held a wide array of command and staff positions in intelligence during his four-decade career in the United States Air Force. He eventually served as the director of the National Security Agency, and then as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. In this interview, he addresses the evolution of cyber as both a discipline and a theater of war, major issues surrounding electronic surveillance programs, and America's long-standing effort to balance freedom and security.

Preparing for War After 9/11

A Broader Perspective: “There is More to the Army than an Infantry Battalion”

Looking at the Big Picture: From Special Ops Signal Officer to Strategic Thinker

Keeping Options Open: From The Surge In Iraq To Operation Inherent Resolve

“My Job Is To Protect Us”: An Army Intelligence And Counterintelligence Specialist

Assessing and Countering the Threat of Terrorism

“You’d Better Make Something Of This”: Commanding An Armor Battalion In The Invasion Of Iraq

A Survivor Of Ground Zero: An Army Ranger’s Experiences On Active Duty And In The National Guard

Figuring It Out: Overcoming The Scars Of Battle Through Community And Advocacy

In the Whirlwind of a New Age: A Defense Undersecretary's Quick Education, Part 1: America Under Attack

From “Center Stall Productions” To Custom Apparel: A West Point Grad On Tenacity And Success

In the Whirlwind of a New Age: A Defense Undersecretary's Quick Education, Part 2: America Goes to War

Doing “Lawrence Of Arabia” Stuff: A Non-Traditional Career Leads To The USMA Department Of Foreign Languages

“Aviate, Navigate, And Communicate”: Attack Aviation Along The Afghanistan Border

Creative Problem Solving in a Special Forces Environment

Solving the Puzzle: An Army Interrogator Tracks Down Saddam Hussein

“We Can’t All Be Team Captain”: Contributing Your Talent Where It Is Needed The Most

“Do You Want To Do Things Or Watch Other People Do Them?”: A Life Of Service In The Australian Army

“You Join The Infantry To Shoot Stuff And Blow Stuff Up”: Two Iraq Deployments With The Screaming Eagles

Cyber Surveillance: Tacking the Ship of State Between Liberty and Security

In the Whirlwind of a New Age: A Defense Undersecretary's Quick Education, Part 3: The Looming Shadow of Saddam's Iraq

“Angels Along The Way”: Mentorship, Teamwork, And Growth Along Life’s Journey

“In God We Trust”: Ministry As A Civilian And Military Priest

Temporal Leadership: Reflections on Service at the Highest Levels of Command

PRTs in Iraq: Economic Rebuilding for a Fledgling Democracy

Cyber Surveillance: Legitimacy and Credibility Imperiled

“Let Your Tea Cool”: Patience In The Eye Of An Afghan Storm

The Namesake For Task Force George: Memories Of Jason George (USMA ’94) From A Gold Star Mother And His Beast Squadmate

"Mom, This Is What I'm Supposed To Do": Memories From A Gold Star Mother

“Contestation For Minds And Wills”: A Psyops Officer Discusses Counter Insurgency

“When The Guys Go, They Take A Part of You With Them”: Surviving the Battle of Wanat

“Meet The Army Standards And Be Consistent”: Leadership From First Captain To The Chief Of Public Affairs

Conflicting Ethics: One Officer’s Experiences During and After “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

“You’re The Ham Slice In The Sandwich”: A Nininger Awardee Describes Setting A Blocking Position In The Attack On Baghdad

This Too Shall Pass: “No One’s Ever Been Disappointed From Working Hard”

“A Career Filled With Detours”: From SEAL to Night Stalker

“Lieutenants, You’re Going To War Somewhere”: A Marine Officer During The War In Iraq

“Teaching The Army Profession From Start To Finish”: Leading Army Education At All Levels

The Education and Maturation of a Future CENTCOM Commander

“A Battle Of Narratives”: Fighting And Writing The Second Battle Of Fallujah

“Are You Here About My Son?”: A Gold Star Mother Remembers

“Who You With? 2TC!”: Dynamic Leadership Of A Mustang At USMA And USMAPS

Getting Things Done And Taking Care Of Families: A Gold Star Mother Reflects On Her Life As An Army Spouse

Securing the "Homeland": How a Former Judge and Prosecutor Faced Off Against Terrorism

“Don’t Think You’ll Ever Be Over It”: Reflections On The Battle Of Wanat

“Don’t Stop Serving”: A West Pointer Reflects On Opportunities In The Army Reserve And The National Guard

Embracing The Standard: An Iraqi Local National Interpreter’s American Dream

The Author Of Her Own Story: An Air Force Electronic Warfare Officer On Achieving Success

Striking A Balance: Privacy, Security, And Terrorism In Cyberspace

Inside the White House Bunker on 9/11

“40 Years Gives You A Whole Different Perspective”: Opportunities At West Point

"An Unimaginable World": Chronicling the Soldier's Life in Afghanistan

Decision-Making in Vietnam and Beyond

General Scaparrotti: Prepare to Be Your Best on the Worst of Days

Surviving the Class Of 77 Honor Scandal And Completing A Career As A Reserve Colonel In Afghanistan

Principled, Wide-Ranging Leadership: Observations From Three Decades In The Army

Protecting The Nation In Cyberspace: A National Security Agency Analyst At West Point

Lessons From Afghanistan: An Air Defense Platoon Leader’s Perspective

“West Point Is My Home Town”: A Systems Engineer Analyzes His Career

“All I Heard Was Cuss Words And Gunfire”: Defending COP Keating

Developing Delta Force Medicine: A Vietnam Vet and Special Operations Surgeon

“A Constant Cat And Mouse Game”: Counter Insurgency Operations In Iraq And Afghanistan

An Exemplar of Altruism: One Ranger's Instantaneous and Consequential Decision

“I Feel At Home Around The Military”: A Naval Academy Graduate And West Point Parent