No Such Agency - The NSA Explained

Explore the enigmatic world of the National Security Agency (NSA) in this 51-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Gain insights into the agency's role in the digital age, its capabilities, and limitations. Learn about computer network attacks, defense versus offense strategies, and the NSA's relationship with American citizens. Discover how the agency handles data retention, addresses coverage gaps, and utilizes citizen volunteers. Delve into topics such as blockchain technology, classification processes, language analysis, and electromagnetic pulse concerns. Hear from Anne Neuberger, a senior NSA official, as she demystifies the agency's operations and addresses common misconceptions, providing a clearer understanding of the NSA's function in modern national security.

Introduction
What brought you to the NSA
What do you do for a living
What can it not do
Computer Network Attacks
Defense vs Offense
Can NSA Spy on Americans
Connecting the Dots
Director of National Intelligence
Technology
Retention
Gap in Coverage
Citizen Volunteers
Blockchain
Classification
Language
Electromagnetic Pulse