Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nsa
noun
ˌɛn es ˈeɪ
Definition
The National Security Agency, a U.S. government agency responsible for signals intelligence and information assurance.
Examples
- The NSA is often involved in cybersecurity operations.
- Many debates around privacy concerns have centered on the actions of the NSA.
- During his presidency, Obama made significant changes to NSA policies.
Meaning
The NSA focuses on gathering and analyzing foreign communications and intelligence data to protect national security.
Synonyms
- National Security Agency
- U.S. Intelligence Community
- Signals Intelligence Agency