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April 15, 2025

Georgia Tech Wins NSA's Codebreaker Challenge for Fourth Consecutive Year

FORT MEADE, Md. – For the fourth consecutive year, the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) took first place in the National Security Agency’s annual Codebreaker Challenge (CBC).

NSA and partners Issue Guidance on Fast Flux as a National Security Threat

Joint Publications Focus on Mitigation Strategies for Edge Devices

NSA and Others Publish Guidance for Secure OT Product Selection

Illustration of representation of circuit board with pieces of technology and appliances surrounding the words Internet of Things

Oct. 27, 2015

In Discussion with Brad Martin, Senior Researcher, NSA Research Directorate - Science and Technology for 21st Century Smart Systems

Discussions with Brad Martin, Senior Researcher, NSA Research Directorate, about the Internet of Things (IoT). What is the Internet of Things? Internet of Things (IoT) is considered to be the physical devices with compute power that are connected to the Internet. These objects can collect and share information, and communicate over the Internet. Experts predict that there will be over 20 billion IoT devices by 2020.

Oct. 22, 2015

Living in the Smart World

"Those who would seek to harm us use the same Internet, mobile communications devices, and social media platforms that we use. As terrorists become more savvy about protecting their communications, we must keep pace in order to protect the nation and our allies.", ADM Michael S. Rogers, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, DirectorNSA/Chief CSS

Oct. 21, 2015

IAD Best Practices for Securing Wireless Devices and Networks in National Security Systems (PDF)

Oct. 20, 2015

In Discussion with Shirley Brown, Chief of the Counterintelligence Awareness and OPSEC Division

Discussions with Shirley Brown, Chief of the Counterintelligence Awareness and OPSEC Division, about using OPSEC to protect NSA systems, as well as tips for individuals on how to stay safe online.

Oct. 13, 2015

NSA's Information Assurance Directorate To Host Cyber Security Awareness Day at the National Cryptologic Museum

NSA's Information Assurance Directorate (IAD) will host Cyber Security Awareness Day at the National Cryptologic Museum on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.