NSA News & Highlights

May 18, 2017

May 2017 Puzzle Periodical - A Plate of 1,000 Cookies

May 2017 Puzzle Periodical - A Plate of 1,000 Cookies; Puzzle created by David B., NSA Mathematician

May 3, 2017

NSA's GenCyber Reaches New Territories

May 2017 press release details what's new to NSA's GenCyber program in 2017

April 28, 2017

NSA Stops Certain Section 702 "Upstream" Activities

After a comprehensive review of mission needs, current technological constraints, United States person privacy interests, and certain difficulties in implementation, NSA has decided to stop some of its activities conducted under Section 702.

April 28, 2017

NSA Stops Certain Foreign Intelligence Collection Activities Under Section 702

NSA will no longer collect certain internet communications that merely mention a foreign intelligence target. This information is referred to in the Intelligence Community as "about" communications in Section 702 "upstream" internet surveillance.

April 26, 2017

5th Annual Armed Forces and National Police Celebration to be held at National Cryptologic Museum

On May 20, 2017, in a spirit to honor all men and women serving in military uniform and members of law enforcement, the National Security Agency is hosting its 5th Annual Armed Forces and National Police Celebration at the National Cryptologic Museum on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.. This year's theme is Defending Our Nation Here and Abroad. All members of the community are invited to attend and participate in free activities for children of all ages.

April 21, 2017

NSA Welcomes Kelli Arena as Chief of Strategic Communications

Kelli Arena has been appointed as the National Security Agency's Chief of Strategic Communications, Admiral Michael S. Rogers, NSA director, announced today.

April 18, 2017

April 2017 Puzzle Periodical - What is the Connection?

April 2017 Puzzle Periodical - What is the Connection?; Puzzle created by Wendell W., NSA Mathematician

April 17, 2017

In the Spotlight: The Director of NSA's Office of Civil Liberties and Privacy

In the Spotlight series featuring a Q&A session with Rebecca Richards, Director, NSA Office of Civil Liberties and Privacy

April 14, 2017

CDX 2017: The winner is …

The Cyber Defense Exercise is designed to challenge the cyber skills of cadets and midshipmen from U.S. and Canadian military Service academies, the next generation of cyber warriors.

April 10, 2017

Cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. and Canadian military Service academies return today for the 17th annual Cyber Defense Exercise.

The Cyber Defense Exercise is designed to challenge the cyber skills of cadets and midshipmen from U.S. and Canadian military Service academies, the next generation of cyber warriors.