Tailored Access Operations

Tailored Access Operations (TAO) is a specialized unit within the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Its primary mission is to gather intelligence by infiltrating computer networks around the world. TAO uses advanced techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in software and hardware, allowing it to access information and communications from foreign targets. This helps collect data critical for national security and counterintelligence efforts. Essentially, TAO operates like a high-tech digital espionage team, working to secure U.S. interests in an increasingly interconnected and complex global landscape.