Generating foreign intelligence insights.
Applying cybersecurity expertise.
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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Aligning for Success

Research

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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Academics

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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Business

NSA has a wide range of requirements and we need industry's help in fulfilling our mission.
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News & Highlights

Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI): Enhanced Visibility and Hardening Guidance for Communications Infrastructure

Guidance Urges Visibility and Device Hardening against PRC-A...

FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA) joins the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal...
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NSA Georgia

How the Need for Direct Cryptologic Military Support Helped ...

As a combat support agency for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) has...
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CSA: 2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities Graphic

CISA, NSA, and Partners Issue Annual Report on Top Exploited...

FORT MEADE, Md. - Malicious cyber actors are increasingly exploiting zero day vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks, according...
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CSI: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Use Cases

NSA Issues Guidance for using Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)

FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency (NSA) is issuing guidance for using Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) to secure computing...
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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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