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FORT MEADE, Md.--The National Security Agency (NSA) published its 2023 Cybersecurity Year in Review today to share its recent cybersecurity successes and how it is working with partners to deliver on cybersecurity advances that enhance national security. This years report highlights NSAs work with U.S government partners, foreign partners, and the Defense Industrial Base.
The combined talent of our partners is the greatest competitive advantage we have to confront the increasingly sophisticated threats we see today- Rob Joyce, Director of Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Year in Review highlights NSAs recent cybersecurity efforts, including:
Establishing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Center.
Detecting stealthy Peoples Republic of China (PRC) intrusions into U.S. critical infrastructure and joined forces with partners (CISA, FBI, NIST, etc.) to expose those intrusions.
Collaborating with industry, government stakeholders, and academia to modernize cryptography to scale cybersecurity solutions and address the quantum threat.
Cybersecurity matters. It matters to our partners and it matters to us. It ensures that our information, our intelligence, our knowledge can be shared securely.- General Paul M. Nakasone, U.S Army; Commander, U.S Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency; Chief, Central Security Service
This report includes information about NSAs cybersecurity partnerships and the efforts in building them. This year NSA:
Inaugurated the new AI Security Center within the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, which will promote the secure development, integration, and adoption of AI capabilities within National Security Systems (NSS) and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Scaled NSAs cybersecurity impact against global threats like Russian cyberespionage malware and malicious cyber activity from the Peoples Republic of China together with U.S. and international partners and collaborators.
Increasedenrollments in NSAs no cost cybersecurity services to Department of Defense contractors by 400%, hardening infrastructure and strengthening the Defense Industrial Base.
For questions or feedback on the report, contact Cybersecurity@nsa.gov or CybersecurityReports@nsa.gov. For any media inquiries, contact MediaRelations@nsa.gov. Read the 2023 NSA Cybersecurity Year in Review to learn more.
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FORT MEADE, Md. The U.S. Senate voted to confirm President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.s nomination of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh to the rank of General and to assume the duties as the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), Director, National Security Agency (NSA)/Chief, Central Security Service (CSS).
Lt. Gen. Haugh is scheduled to assume his new role following a change-of-command ceremony planned for early 2024.
It is the honor of a lifetime to have the opportunity to lead the incredible workforce of the Command and the Agency as they support the joint force during this decisive decade, Lt. Gen. Haugh said. My priorities people, innovation, and partnerships will serve as the foundational values to ensure we continue to execute our mission to deliver outcomes against national priorities in foreign intelligence and cybersecurity. Lt. Gen. Haugh began his Air Force career in 1991, by earning his commission and as a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa. He currently serves as CYBERCOMs deputy commander, where he directs, synchronizes, and coordinates cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners.
In his nearly 32 years of service, Lt. Gen. Haugh brings a wealth of joint service knowledge and experience to the Command and the Agency from assignments including commander, Sixteenth Air Force, Air Forces Cyber and Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber, as commander, Cyber National Mission Force, as CYBERCOMs director of Intelligence, J2, and as the deputy commander of Joint Task Force-Ares.
Lt. Gen. Haugh expressed gratitude toward U.S. Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, CYBERCOM, Director, NSA/Chief, CSS, for his commitment to the dual-hat mission and workforce under his charge during times of unparalleled global challenges.
I believe the nation is defended and the future is secured due to his leadership over the past six years, Lt. Gen. Haugh said. His loyalty to the nation, duty to the mission, selfless service, integrity and personal courage are admirable.
Gen. Nakasone expressed that he is fortunate to pass command to a leader who upholds the highest standards of the service and demonstrates immense dedication to the mission.
Having worked alongside Lt. Gen. Haugh over the past decade, I can personally attest to his steadfast leadership, integrity first mentality, and unwavering sense of duty, Gen. Nakasone said.
Gen. Nakasone will retire after 37 years of dedicated service to the nation. As Director, NSA/Chief, CSS, Gen. Nakasone leads the nations signals intelligence (SIGINT) enterprise ensuring delivery of timely, accurate intelligence insights to warfighters, policymakers, and allies on topics of critical national security importance. As the National Manager for National Security Systems, Gen. Nakasone supports the protection of these systems, the Defense Industrial Base, and U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber threats as well the development of game-changing technologies to provide intelligence advantage.
During his tenure with the Command and the Agency, Gen. Nakasone supported the establishment of CYBERCOM, fostered strategic concepts for cyber operations, and oversaw tighter integration between CYBERCOM and NSA. Additionally, under his leadership the Command and the Agency built closer ties with federal and industry partners. For example, Gen. Nakasone established several NSA organizations, including the Cybersecurity Directorate, the China Strategy Center, and the Cybersecurity Collaboration Center, which now has 750 partners across industry and the Defense Industrial Base. Moreover, Gen. Nakasone spearheaded the development of several successful joint CYBERCOM and NSA teams such as the Russia Small Group, China Outcomes Group and the Election Security Group.
Gen. Nakasone has held command and staff positions across all levels of the U.S. Army and the joint force with assignments in the United States, the Republic of Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Serving the nation alongside the CYBERCOM and NSA/CSS workforce has been the highlight of my career, Gen. Nakasone said. I am proud to have worked every day with the very best leaders and talented workforce. About the National Security Agency: Founded in 1952, NSA is a U.S. Department of Defense combat support agency and element of the U.S. Intelligence Community. The Agencys mission is to provide foreign signals intelligence to policymakers and our military, and to prevent and eradicate cybersecurity threats to U.S. national security systems, with a focus on the Defense Industrial Base and the improvement of U.S. weapons security. From protecting U.S. warfighters around the world to enabling and supporting operations on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in the cyber domain, NSA is committed to building public trust through transparency and protecting civil liberties and privacy consistent with our nations values.
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Artificial intelligence, online threats from China and the use of quantum computing for malicious activity were among the highlights of this years National Security Agency Cybersecurity Year in Review.
The report released Tuesday noted NSAs accomplishments including the addition of the Cybersecurity Collaboration Centers AI Security facility and initiatives to address threats from China as well as Russia.
In 2023, NSA collaborated with allies such as Japan and South Korea to detect online threats to China and Russia, including cyber actor BlackTech and a cyberespionage malware called Snake.
In total, the agency blocked 10 billion ransomware, botnets, phishing attempts and suspicious domains.
Cybersecurity matters. It matters to our partners and it matters to us. It ensures that our information, our intelligence, our knowledge can be shared securely, remarked U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, U.S Cyber Commander, chief of the Central Security Service and director of NSA. Nakasone is a seven-time inductee into the Wash100 roster of outstanding leaders in government contracting.
The combined talent of our partners is the greatest competitive advantage we have to confront the increasingly sophisticated threats we see today, said Rob Joyce, NSA director of cybersecurity and two-time Wash100 winner.
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