NSA News & Highlights

In the years immediately preceding America's entry into World War I, the Army took its first steps into the world of cryptology. A young Army officer, Captain Parker Hitt, became interested in the subject while attending school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After identifying issues within the Signal Corps cipher desk, he turned his attention to code solution. He later published the Manual for Solution of Military Ciphers, the first book devoted to cryptology ever published in the U.S.

May 16, 2016

NSA celebrates Armed Forces Week with a look at a U.S. Army cryptologic achievement.

NSA celebrates Armed Forces Week with a look at a U.S. Army cryptologic achievement.

Armed Forces Day & National Police week

May 12, 2016

Celebrate Armed Forces Day and National Police Week at the National Cryptologic Museum

On Saturday, May 21, 2016, NSA will celebrate Armed Forces Day and National Police Week with a fun family-centered event at the National Cryptologic Museum.

Public Service Recognition Week

May 5, 2016

What is the most rewarding or the best aspect about working in government service?

In celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, NSA employees tell the best aspect of working in government service.

Puzzle Periodical Logo

April 21, 2016

April 2016 Puzzle Periodical

April 2016 Puzzle Periodical; Puzzle created by Andy F., Applied Research Mathematician, NSA

The Information Assurance Director's Trophy.

April 15, 2016

West Point Wins NSA's 16th Annual Cyber Defense Exercise

FORT MEADE, Md. — West Point wins the NSA's 2016 Cyber Defense Exercise.

April 11, 2016

Appointment of NSA's First Transparency Officer

FORT MEADE, Md. — April 11, 2016 press release announcing appointment of NSA's Director of Civil Liberties and Privacy, Rebecca Richards, to serve concurrently as the Agency's first Transparency Officer.

March 4, 2016

NSA Announces 4th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition

Public Announcement of the 4th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition

Feb. 10, 2016

Cryptologic History Symposium

Learn about the next Cryptologic History Symposium to be held on 19-20 October 2017.

Feb. 8, 2016

75th Anniversary of a Key U.S. Visit to Bletchley Park

The world's most important signals-intelligence liaison relationship began 75 years ago - between the United States and the United Kingdom - on February 8, 1941.

Feb. 8, 2016

75th Anniversary of a Key U.S. Visit to Bletchley Park

The world's most important signals-intelligence liaison relationship began 75 years ago - between the United States and the United Kingdom - on February 8, 1941.