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March 14, 2018

The Inaugural NSA Cyber Exercise, former Cyber Defense Exercise, brings new cyber competition to U.S. Service Academy Cadets and Midshipmen

NCX is a new cyber competition, developing and testing the cyber skills of U.S. Service Academies' cadets and midshipmen.

Article cover image featuring a split view of operations center and soldiers in the field

Dec. 12, 2017

"Section 702" Saves Lives, Protects the Nation and Allies

The U.S. Intelligence Community relies on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in the constant hunt for information about foreign adversaries determined to harm the nation or our allies.

An initial design from the SWAG project (shown).

Oct. 27, 2017

NSA has SWAG: Information Assurance Research Project to Enhance Cybersecurity

NSA's 'Secure Wearable Authentication Gear' (SWAG) project reflects the agency's research to advance cybersecurity in mission applications.

Oct. 2, 2017

2017 National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Director's Message - 2017 National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

"Section 702" Saves Lives, Protects the Nation and Allies

Aug. 24, 2017

"Section 702" Saves Lives, Protects the Nation and Allies

The U.S. Intelligence Community relies on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in the constant hunt for information about foreign adversaries determined to harm the nation or our allies.

Group photo of 2017 GenCyber Camp participants at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in San Juan

July 21, 2017

Coding Their Way to Success!

NSA GenCyber camps are introducing K-12 students and teachers to cybersecurity principles all summer.

May 3, 2017

NSA's GenCyber Reaches New Territories

FORT MEADE, Md. — May 2017 press release details what's new to NSA's GenCyber program in 2017

Feb. 25, 2017

"Confronting the Cybersecurity Challenge" - Keynote Address

2017 Law, Ethics and National Security Conference at Duke Law School — Glenn S. Gerstell delivers the keynote address at the 2017 Law, Ethics and National Security Conference at Duke Law School on February 25, 2017.

Oct. 17, 2016

NSA Announces Winner of Annual Cybersecurity Research Paper Competition

FORT MEADE, Md. — 2016 Press Release

(l to r.) Karthik Yegnesh, runner-up; Charles Noyes, first place winner; Dr. Deborah Frincke, NSA Research Director; Rucha Joshi, runner-up

Aug. 9, 2016

NSA Research Sponsors Special Award for Young Scientists and Engineers

The NSA Research Directorate hosted award winners from the Intel Science and Engineering Fair for a visit.