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National Security Agency

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a U.S. government organization responsible for gathering and analyzing intelligence to protect national security interests. Established in 1952, the NSA plays a crucial role in intercepting and decoding sensitive foreign communications and cryptology, which is the creation and analysis of codes. The agency, headquartered in Fort Meade, Maryland, often operates in secrecy due to the sensitive nature of its work. In addition to its intelligence-gathering duties, the NSA also safeguards U.S. information systems and advances U.S. cybersecurity capabilities.