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Guide to Securing Remote Access Software. Cybersecurity Information Sheet.

June 6, 2023

NSA and Co-Authors Recommend Best Practices to Secure Remote Access Software

Legitimate remote access software is being used by cyber actors to access victims’ systems, blend in with regular network activities, and evade detection.

Guidance on Advancing Zero Trust Maturity Throughout the User Pillar

March 14, 2023

NSA Releases Recommendations for Maturing Identity, Credential, and Access Management in Zero Trust

The National Security Agency (NSA) released the “Advancing Zero Trust Maturity throughout the User Pillar” Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) today to help system operators’ mature identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) capabilities to effectively mitigate certain cyber threat techniques.

CSI: Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network

Feb. 22, 2023

NSA Releases Best Practices For Securing Your Home Network

FORT MEADE, Md. — The National Security Agency (NSA) released the “Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network” Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) today to help teleworkers protect their home networks from malicious cyber actors.

CSA: #StopRansomware: Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Fund DPRK Malicious Cyber Activities

Feb. 9, 2023

U.S., South Korean Agencies Partner to #StopRansomware Threat from DPRK

FORT MEADE, Md. — The National Security Agency (NSA) partnered with U.S. and South Korean government agencies to release a joint Cybersecurity Advisory today about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) ransomware threat.

CSA Graphic: Protecting Against Malicious Use of Remote Monitoring and Management Software

Jan. 25, 2023

NSA, CISA, and MS-ISAC Release Guidance for Securing Remote Monitoring and Management Software

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released the “Protecting Against Malicious Use of Remote Monitoring and Management Software” Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) today to help network defenders protect against the malicious use of legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software.

IPv6 Security Guidance Graphic

Jan. 18, 2023

NSA Publishes Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Security Guidance

FORT MEADE, Md. — The National Security Agency (NSA) published guidance today to help Department of Defense (DoD) and other system administrators identify and mitigate security issues associated with a transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

Feb. 14, 2018

Regarding February 14, 2018 Security Incident at NSA Fort Meade Campus

FORT MEADE, Md. — This morning shortly after 7:00 AM a vehicle attempted to enter NSA's secure campus in Ft. Meade, Maryland without authorization.

Feb. 17, 2017

NSA Science of Security Program Seeks Paper Nominations, Reports Progress

The National Security Agency (NSA) now seeks nominations for its 5th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition.

Oct. 3, 2016

Cyber Security Awarness Month

As we observe the thirteenth National Cyber Security Awareness Month, it is important not only to reflect on how much progress we have made, but also to remember there is much more work to be done to protect cyberspace and increase cyber security awareness.

March 4, 2016

NSA Announces 4th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition

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