NSA News & Highlights

Nov. 4, 2015

NSA Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the National Cryptologic School

NSA Public Information News and Information - 50th Anniversary of the National Cryptologic School

Oct. 30, 2015

Infographic: Discovering IT Problems, Developing Solutions, Sharing Expertise

The U.S. government takes seriously its commitment to an open and interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet. In the vast majority of cases, responsibly disclosing a newly discovered vulnerability is clearly in the national interest.

Oct. 29, 2015

NSA to the Next Generation: "The Nation Needs You!" Agency Launches NSA Day of Cyber

A collective effort by academia, industry, associations, and government is needed to help develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Oct. 29, 2015

Steve LaFountain (Dean of the College of Cyber) “ Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals

How prepared is the nation for the growing cyber threat against not just national security systems, but critical infrastructure and the economy?

Oct. 29, 2015

Five Cryptologists Added to NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor

Five "cryptologic greats" were inducted into the NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor on October 29, 2015 at the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM).

Oct. 28, 2015

The Road to an Optimal Cybersecurity Workforce

The Road to an Optimal Cybersecurity Workforce - A Quick Perspective: Necessary Drivers, Possible Roadblocks, and Current Directions

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)

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.