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

A man in military uniform stands on a ship deck

From Puerto Rican Family Values to NSA Leadership Principles...

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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GEN Nakasone speaks at the 2023 Billington Cybersecurity Summit.

GEN Nakasone Offers Insight into Future of Cybersecurity and...

GEN Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Director of NSA, and Chief of the Central Security Service (CSS),...
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Contextualizing Deepfake Threats to Organizations. Cybersecurity Information Sheet.

NSA, U.S. Federal Agencies Advise on Deepfake Threats

The National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. federal agency partners have issued new advice on a synthetic media threat known as deepfakes...
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Infamous Chisel Malware Analysis Report. Cybersecurity Advisory

Government Agencies Report New Russian Malware Targets Ukrai...

U.S. federal agencies and international partners published a report warning of a new malware campaign from Russian military cyber actors...
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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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