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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.

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).

Aug. 21, 2015

NSA Announces Winner of Annual Cybersecurity Research Paper Competition

A research paper about a technique that measures the vulnerability of computer systems by the amount of information they mistakenly spill is the winner of the National Security Agency's third annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition.

Aug. 5, 2015

National Security Agency Announces New Education Partnership with Dakota State University

The National Security Agency (NSA) has a new partnership between its National Cryptologic School (NCS) and Dakota State University - an initiative that allows agency employees to apply on-the-job training toward a bachelor's degree in the university's online cyber operations program.

July 31, 2015

National Cryptologic Museum Unveils a New Exhibit Gallery

The National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) unveiled a newly remodeled gallery on July 29, highlighting achievements in information assurance and cybersecurity.

July 9, 2015

NSA Shares Cyber Tool on Agency's Corporate GitHub Website

A National Security Agency cyber tool that allows computer systems to maintain a specific security posture is now publicly available on GitHub, a website for sharing source code - making it easier for other government organizations and private industry to adopt the tool to help fortify their networks against cyber threats.

May 26, 2015

NSA/CSS Adds Two Heroes to Its Cryptologic Memorial Wall

Today Adm. Michael S. Rogers Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service paid special tribute to fallen soldiers Spc. Christopher A. Landis and Spc. John A. Pelham at a memorial ceremony held at the agency. These service members gave their lives "serving in silence " in the line of duty. The service was attended by family friends and distinguished guests.

May 11, 2015

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the National Cryptologic Museum, May 16

Media may attend Armed Forces Day at the National Cryptologic Museum on May 16 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in celebration of the men and women serving in our nation's Armed Forces.

May 11, 2015

NSA's Cyber Camps Make Summer School Fun

"GenCyber" is a new partnership between the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation to help young people learn about cybersecurity and how skills in that area can pay off for them in the future.