NSA News & Highlights

May 5, 2016

What is the most rewarding or the best aspect about working in government service?

In celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, NSA employees tell the best aspect of working in government service.

April 21, 2016

April 2016 Puzzle Periodical

April 2016 Puzzle Periodical; Puzzle created by Andy F., Applied Research Mathematician, NSA

April 15, 2016

West Point Wins NSA's 16th Annual Cyber Defense Exercise

West Point wins the NSA's 2016 Cyber Defense Exercise.

April 11, 2016

Appointment of NSA's First Transparency Officer

April 11, 2016 press release announcing appointment of NSA's Director of Civil Liberties and Privacy, Rebecca Richards, to serve concurrently as the Agency's first Transparency Officer.

March 4, 2016

NSA Announces 4th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition

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

Feb. 10, 2016

Cryptologic History Symposium

Learn about the next Cryptologic History Symposium to be held on 19-20 October 2017.

Feb. 8, 2016

75th Anniversary of a Key U.S. Visit to Bletchley Park

The world's most important signals-intelligence liaison relationship began 75 years ago - between the United States and the United Kingdom - on February 8, 1941.

Feb. 8, 2016

75th Anniversary of a Key U.S. Visit to Bletchley Park

The world's most important signals-intelligence liaison relationship began 75 years ago - between the United States and the United Kingdom - on February 8, 1941.

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.