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 Advisory: People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living Off the Land

NSA and Partners Identify China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor ...

The National Security Agency (NSA) and partners have identified indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with a People’s Republic of China...
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#StopRansomware Guide. Cybersecurity Information Sheet

#StopRansomware Guide Released by NSA and Partners

To guide network defenders in protecting against the rapidly evolving ransomware tactics of malicious cyber actors, the National Security...
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NSA Employees Honored with Black Engineer of the Year Awards

For their outstanding demonstration of leadership and technical expertise in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), two National...
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Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware. Cybersecurity Advisory

U.S. Agencies and Allies Partner to Identify Russian Snake M...

The National Security Agency (NSA) and several partner agencies have identified infrastructure for Snake malware—a sophisticated Russian...
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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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