NSA/CSS

The NSA/CSS, or the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, is a U.S. government agency responsible for signals intelligence and information assurance. Established to gather and analyze foreign communications and cyber threats, its primary goals are to protect national security and ensure the security of U.S. government communications. The NSA focuses on intercepting electronic communications and deciphering encrypted information, while the CSS supports the NSA in safeguarding government data systems. Together, they play a crucial role in defending the nation from cyberattacks and providing intelligence to inform national defense strategies.