WASHINGTON — Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, conducted engagements across Jordan and Israel in December 2025 to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships and advance regional cooperation. The engagements brought together military leaders, government officials, industry experts and academic institutions to address emerging cyber challenges.
U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Jim Holtsnider, left, and Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, met for breakfast in Amman, Jordan, Dec. 5, 2025, to discuss cybersecurity efforts and innovation initiatives between the United States and Jordan. The meeting reinforced the Army’s commitment to deepening interoperability and advancing collective cyber defense with regional partners.
Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, stands outside the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, Dec. 7, 2025. The visit highlighted the importance of whole-of-government coordination in advancing U.S. security cooperation priorities.
Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army attends Cyber Week 2025 at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 9, 2025. The annual conference brings together global leaders from government, academia and industry to address emerging cyber challenges and strengthen international collaboration.
Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, speaks to attendees during Cyber Week 2025 at Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec. 9, 2025. He emphasized the Army’s commitment to Continuous Transformation and the integration of advanced cyber capabilities to support multidomain operations.
Brandon Pugh, center left, principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army, speaks with U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers and allied partners at the Gaza Civil Military Coordination Cell in Kiryat Gat, Israel, Dec. 11, 2025. He thanked U.S. service members and coalition partners for their dedication and emphasized the critical role of integrated capabilities in joint and coalition operations.
These efforts reflect the Army’s commitment to continuous transformation, strengthening partnerships and enhancing integrated cyber capabilities across a dynamic global environment.
