since become nearly undeniable." In September 2013, Alexander was asked by Senator Mark Udall if it is the goal of the NSA to "collect the phone records of all Americans", to which Alexander replied: Retirement Alexander announced his retirement on October 16, 2013. His retirement date was March 28, 2014, and his replacement was U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael S. Rogers. Founder and CEO of IronNet In May 2014, after his retirement from NSA, Alexander founded IronNet Cybersecurity. IronNet provides cybersecurity coverage for private-sector companies using its IronDefense program and a team of cybersecurity analysts and experts. The company is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland with offices in Frederick, Maryland, McLean, Virginia, and New York City. In October 2015, IronNet received $32.5 million in funding from Trident Capital Cybersecurity (now ForgePoint Capital) and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a Series A investment. In May 2018, IronNet raised an additional $78 million in a round led by C5 Capital alongside existing investors ForgePoint Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Alexander maintains his role as CEO of IronNet today. Amazon appointment Alexander joined Amazon's board of directors, as revealed in an SEC filing on September 9, 2020. Awards and decorations Medals and ribbons Alexander was inducted into the NPS Hall of Fame in 2013. Tax identity theft In the fall of 2014 Alexander told a public forum that someone else had claimed a $9,000 IRS refund in his name, and that the thieves used his identity to apply for about 20 credit cards. References External links NSA biography Press Release, NSA/CSS Welcomes LTG Keith B. Alexander, USA Public Intelligence profile Senate Confirmation of promotion to rank of General IronNet website 1951 births Boston University School of Management alumni Directors of the National Security Agency Living people Naval Postgraduate School alumni Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Army generals United States Military Academy alumni Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Mass surveillance Identity theft victims Articles containing video clips Recipients of the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Humanitarian Service Medal