Advancing Intelligence through Science

NSA Research focuses on innovation and collaboration to maintain the competitive edge.
Research @ NSA

Overview

NSA conducts leading-edge research to advance U.S. intelligence and national security capabilities by inventing, developing, and applying advancements in science and emerging technologies.
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The Next Wave

NSA offers the latest news on emerging technologies in research.
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Mission-Oriented Research

NSA focuses on seven mission-oriented research areas.
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Science of Security

NSA sponsors the Science of Security (SoS) Initiative for the promotion of a foundational cybersecurity science that is needed to mature the cybersecurity discipline and to underpin advances in cyber defense. 
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Technology Transfer Program

NSA Technology Transfer Program transfers NSA-developed technology to industry, academia, and other research organizations, benefitting the economy and the Agency mission. The program has an extensive portfolio of patented technologies across multiple technology areas. 
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Mathematical Sciences Program

NSA Mathematical Sciences Program is proud to offer grant funding for eligible faculty members because it recognizes the mutual benefit of maintaining a vigorous academic mathematics community.
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Featured Publications by NSA Researchers

NSA researchers are active in their fields within and outside of NSA. View a list of their external publications via the button below.
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