Vanderbilt University launches Institute of National Security to counter threats and cultivate leaders [Video]

Vanderbilt University announced today the launch of its Institute of National Security, led by Paul M. Nakasone, former director of the National Security Agency, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command and retired four-star general.

The institute emerged from Vanderbilt’s rich history of collaboration with the defense community, aerospace industry and cyber domain, building upon the success of its annual Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. This high-profile event, which attracts top military officials and leaders in the U.S. intelligence community, has catalyzed cooperation across the national security landscape. By bridging academia and practice, the institute aims to address complex security challenges through innovative research and strategic partnerships.

The Institute of National Security was created to help the government and military combat evolving threats and develop the next generation of national security leaders. “Meeting today’s national security challenges will require a new spirit of radical collaboration,” Chancellor Daniel Diermeier said. “We need military officers that understand cyberspace and …