National Security Agency

Malicious cyber actors are using ‘fast flux’ to conceal their activities by rapidly changing the IP address associated with a domain name. This technique helps conceal attempts to conduct espionage and other malicious activities, presenting a persistent threat to national security. Cybersecurity providers, especially Protective DNS providers, should track, share information about, and block fast flux as part of their provided cybersecurity services. Read our latest Cybersecurity Advisory for recommendations for detection and mitigation. https://lnkd.in/eRJbQvxg

Join us for our first Convening to Act event on Artificial Intelligence and its potential to impact national security. In partnership with the National Cryptologic Foundation, we are cohosting two days of presentations, panels, and collaborative discussions with experts from government, industry, and academia, to explore AI’s transformative impact. Don’t miss the fireside chat with Gen Timothy Haugh, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Director, NSA/Chief, CSS, during dinner following day one’s sessions. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gHZuAvpA

Staying ahead of emerging threats is crucial to national security. Together with the National Cryptologic Foundation, we’re sponsoring a series of dialogues called Convening to Act, which identify emerging challenges in cybersecurity and cryptology. The first of these programs took place in December 2023 and explored the topic of Quantum Resistant Cryptography in Firmware. Next week’s topic is Accelerating Adoption of Quantum Resistant Cryptography. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzjUKkQq.

In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 5400.17 and recent executive orders issued by the President, NSA is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities.

Ghidra, NSA’s open-source reverse engineering software, has been updated to version 11.3. This release includes many new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes to supercharge work on your cybersecurity challenges! New features include: • Built-in support for Python3 based on the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center’s Pyhidra Python library • New Just-In-Time accelerated p-code emulator • Original source code to binary linking • Integrated VSCode support and more! Check out the latest release: https://lnkd.in/gPq7W-cU

NSA’s Co-Op Program is a premier learning opportunity for undergrads. Apply now for a chance to learn from our experts over multiple semesters at NSA and earn amazing benefits. https://bit.ly/2RitZ6H

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Unsecured edge devices give malicious actors initial access to your networks. Follow the mitigation strategies for edge devices contained in a series of comprehensive Cybersecurity Information Sheets published today by NSA and others to lock down your edge devices and prevent exploitation. https://lnkd.in/gzNrfKXf

Too often, the software underpinning critical systems is deployed before it is understood, putting national security at risk. NSA’s jointly released report, “Closing the Software Understanding Gap,” recommends drastic improvements in software understanding through a national approach that incorporates policy changes, technological innovation, and resources. This report outlines current challenges in closing the software understanding gap and details how to best address them through a substantive and coordinated national effort across missions, agencies, and environments. Learn more about the importance of software understanding and closing the gap here: https://lnkd.in/e2fmsgUF

Read the latest FAQ on quantum-resistance for your systems. We’re releasing another update to the Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 (CNSA 2.0) and Quantum Computing FAQ, including published standards updates from NIST and clarifications based on customer feedback. Read now: https://lnkd.in/emT3Vudj