NSA News & Highlights

Nov. 17, 2022

ESF Partners, NSA, and CISA Release Software Supply Chain Guidance for Customers

FORT MEADE, Md. — The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released Securing the Software Supply Chain for Customers today.

Nov. 10, 2022

NSA Celebrates International Accounting Day

Today, 10 November, is that special day. Help us celebrate the National Security Agency’s (NSA) number enthusiasts—the accounting aficionados, the money mavens, the financial fanatics—who contribute to the Agency’s mission by ensuring NSA’s financial resources are managed responsibly.

Nov. 10, 2022

NSA Releases Guidance on How to Protect Against Software Memory Safety Issues

The National Security Agency (NSA) published guidance today to help software developers and operators prevent and mitigate software memory safety issues, which account for a large portion of exploitable vulnerabilities.

Nov. 8, 2022

Statement from GEN Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, USCYBERCOM, Director NSA on 2022 midterm elections

Vigilance — today and every day — isn't just a watchword, it's a matter of democracy. As millions of Americans cast their vote, U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency (NSA) are committed to defending our electoral process from foreign threats.

Nov. 4, 2022

NSA Celebrates 70 Years of Cryptologic Excellence

FORT MEADE, Md. — Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) celebrates 70 years of service to the Nation.

Oct. 31, 2022

ESF Partners, NSA, and CISA Release Software Supply Chain Guidance for Suppliers

The National Security Agency (NSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Suppliers today. The product is through the Enduring Security Framework (ESF)  — a public-private cross-sector working group led by NSA and CISA that provides cybersecurity guidance to address high priority threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Oct. 26, 2022

Women Cryptologists of World War II Honored with USPS Forever Stamp

FORT MEADE, Md. — Seated under a tent outside the newly opened National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) on a crisp, autumn morning, GEN Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, USCYBERCOM, Director NSA/Chief, CSS, NSA leaders, United States Postal Service (USPS) officials, and other special guests gathered to honor the work of the Women Cryptologists of World War II at the first-day-of-issue ceremony for a Forever Stamp.

Oct. 25, 2022

NSA Mentors Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts at Annual HackGT Hackathon

ATLANTA, Ga. — A team from National Security Agency (NSA) Georgia was proud to join Georgia Tech’s yearly hackathon, HackGT, to mentor student participants and guide them through NSA-sponsored challenge problems.

Oct. 7, 2022

NSA’s National Cryptologic Museum Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ahead of Grand Opening

FORT MEADE, Md. — Under gray skies and spattering rain, officials joined National Security Agency (NSA) leadership Monday to cut the ribbon and officially unveil the newly renovated National Cryptologic Museum (NCM).

Oct. 7, 2022

NSA's National Cryptologic University will host a reaffirmation of accreditation site visit for the Council on Occupational Education

FORT MEADE, Md. – The National Security Agency’s (NSA) National Cryptologic University will host a reaffirmation of accreditation site visit for the Council on Occupational Education (COE) 12-13 October 2022.  National Cryptologic University received its initial accreditation with COE in 1990, and has undergone subsequent site visits and rigorous self-studies in order to maintain this recognition. Affirmation of accreditation occurs every six years to determine compliance with the standards and criteria for accreditation.