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Securing the future.
We leverage our advantages in technology and cybersecurity consistent with our authorities to strengthen national defense and secure national security systems.
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Our Mission
Cybersecurity
NSA Cybersecurity prevents and eradicates threats to U.S. national security systems with a focus on the Defense Industrial Base and the improvement of our weapons’ security. Through our
Cybersecurity Collaboration Center
, NSA partners with allies, private industry, academics, and researchers to strengthen awareness and collaboration to advance the state of cybersecurity.
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Signals Intelligence
NSA provides foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT) to our nation's policymakers and military forces. SIGINT plays a vital role in our national security by providing America's leaders with critical information they need to defend our country, save lives, and advance U.S. goals and alliances globally.
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NSA invests in a world-class workforce and partnerships with academia and industry to deliver capabilities that secure the nation’s future.
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NSA partners with schools to help cultivate the next generation of experts in science, technology, engineering, math, language and analysis to protect the nation.
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NSA has a wide range of requirements and we need industry's help in fulfilling our mission.
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News & Highlights
NSA Codebreaker Challenge
NSA Launches 10th Annual Codebreaker Challenge for 2023
The National Security Agency (NSA) is launching its annual Codebreaker Challenge, offering students from U.S.-based academic institutions...
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Procurement and Acceptance Testing Guide for Servers, Laptops, and Desktop Computers. Cybersecurity Information Sheet
NSA Releases Guidance on Acceptance Testing for Supply Chain...
The National Security Agency (NSA) has released the Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) “Procurement and Acceptance Testing Guide for...
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People's Republic of China-Linked Cyber Actors Hide in Router Firmware. Cybersecurity Advisory.
U.S. and Japanese Agencies Issue Advisory about China Linked...
The National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency...
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Silvino Gonzalez, a bearded Hispanic man wearing a blue polo shirt
Striving for Excellence: Silvino’s Path to an NSA Career
This National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to bring you the “Mucho Gusto!” or “Nice to meet you!” series of weekly interviews...
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National Cryptologic Museum
The National Cryptologic Museum is NSA’s gateway to the public and educates visitors about the role of cryptology in shaping history. The NCM collects, preserves, and showcases unique cryptologic artifacts and shares the stories of the people, technology, and methods that have defined cryptologic history.
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