NSA News & Highlights

Feb. 8, 2016

NSA21: Facing Threats to the Nation and Future Challenges with Innovation, Integration, and a Focus on Talent

The vision and framework for this initiative, known as NSA21 - meaning NSA in the 21st Century - was unveiled to the Agency on Feb. 4 by ADM Michael S. Rogers, Director, National Security Agency.

Jan. 14, 2016

NSA Releases USA FREEDOM Act Transparency Report

The National Security Agency announced the public release of its new report on the implementation of the USA FREEDOM Act, along with specific procedures adopted by the U.S. Attorney General and approved by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that are designed to protect privacy rights. NSA's Civil Liberties and Privacy Office conducted a civil liberties and privacy impact assessment to examine how NSA is implementing the new law.

Nov. 6, 2015

No Dead Ends, but Plenty of Zombies at NSA Monster Dash 5K

On Oct. 30, Wonder Woman, Batman, the whole Scooby-Doo squad, a few dozen minions, and nearly 1,000 others gathered outside turnstiles of NSA's headquarters building, and shot off the finish line to the sound of a bullhorn.

Nov. 5, 2015

National Cryptologic Museum Hosts Event in Honor of the Maryland STEM Festival

National Security Agency (NSA) subject matter experts will provide games, hands-on activities, demonstrations, displays, and immersive experiences at the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) for the event – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow during the Maryland STEM Festival on Thursday, November 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 4, 2015

NSA Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the National Cryptologic School

NSA Public Information News and Information - 50th Anniversary of the National Cryptologic School

Oct. 30, 2015

Infographic: Discovering IT Problems, Developing Solutions, Sharing Expertise

The U.S. government takes seriously its commitment to an open and interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet. In the vast majority of cases, responsibly disclosing a newly discovered vulnerability is clearly in the national interest.

Oct. 29, 2015

NSA to the Next Generation: "The Nation Needs You!" Agency Launches NSA Day of Cyber

A collective effort by academia, industry, associations, and government is needed to help develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Oct. 29, 2015

Steve LaFountain (Dean of the College of Cyber) “ Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals

How prepared is the nation for the growing cyber threat against not just national security systems, but critical infrastructure and the economy?

Oct. 29, 2015

Five Cryptologists Added to NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor

Five "cryptologic greats" were inducted into the NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor on October 29, 2015 at the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM).

Oct. 28, 2015

The Road to an Optimal Cybersecurity Workforce

The Road to an Optimal Cybersecurity Workforce - A Quick Perspective: Necessary Drivers, Possible Roadblocks, and Current Directions