Retired U.S. Army General Paul M. Nakasone, the former director of the National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command, has launched a new boutique advisory firm aimed at bringing government-grade security counsel to private clients.

The Nakasone Group will work with government leaders, corporations, prominent families, and other private clients facing cybersecurity, geopolitical, and personal security risks. Announcing the firm on LinkedIn, Nakasone said that after more than three decades in uniform, including leading Cyber Command and the NSA, he has watched threats facing individuals, families, and organizations evolve rapidly. He said the firm was built to deliver security counsel once reserved for top government officials, delivered quietly and discreetly.

Nakasone serves as founder and chairman of the new firm. Former Defense Digital Service director Brett Goldstein is its chief executive.

Services Offered

The firm’s offerings span several areas:

  • Private cyber defense for home networks, personal devices, digital accounts, and connected systems
  • Family digital security and online privacy protection
  • Protection against fraud and impersonation
  • International travel security, including device and communication protection in high-threat regions
  • Geopolitical and threat intelligence assessments
  • Tailored briefings for executives

The company is positioning these services for influential and high-profile individuals who may attract sophisticated threats but lack the security resources normally available to government agencies or large corporations. Its geopolitical practice will also help clients assess economic and security developments that could affect their organizations, investments, and families.

Background and Team

Nakasone simultaneously led the NSA as its 18th director and commanded U.S. Cyber Command from 2018 until his retirement in February 2024. He previously led U.S. Army Cyber Command and held senior intelligence and command roles domestically and overseas. During his tenure at Cyber Command and the NSA, he oversaw a significant expansion of the command and pushed a more persistent approach to identifying and disrupting foreign cyber threats.

The Nakasone Group’s advisory team draws on former senior officials from the military, intelligence, law enforcement, and government technology sectors. Named members include former Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram, retired Air Force Lieutenant General Charles Moore, a former deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command, and retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Matthew Glavy, a former commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command.