Central Security Service

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The Central Security Service is a U.S. military cryptologic organization that coordinates signals intelligence and information assurance activities across the armed forces in partnership with the National Security Agency.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf cryptologic organization
military intelligence agency
abbreviation CSS
collaboratesWith combatant commands
other U.S. intelligence agencies
coordinates information assurance operations of U.S. armed forces
signals intelligence operations of U.S. armed forces
coordinatesWith National Security Agency
country United States of America
surface form: "United States"
establishedBy Department of Defense
surface form: "United States Department of Defense"
field cryptology
information assurance
signals intelligence
focus military communications intelligence
military cyber defense
governingLaw U.S. federal law
hasJurisdictionOver U.S. military cryptologic elements
headquartersLocation Fort Meade, Maryland
language English
locatedIn Maryland
United States of America
surface form: "United States"
mission ensure effective coordination of military SIGINT activities
provide timely and accurate cryptologic support to U.S. military operations
support protection of military information systems
oversightBy United States Secretary of Defense
partnerAgency National Security Agency
partOf Department of Defense
United States Intelligence Community
responsibility integration of tactical and national SIGINT capabilities
standardization of military cryptologic procedures
role coordinates military information assurance activities
coordinates military signals intelligence activities
integrates cryptologic efforts across U.S. armed forces
scope worldwide operations
sector defense
securityClassification classified
serviceBranchScope United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Coast Guard
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
United States Space Force
type joint-service organization
worksWith service cryptologic components

Referenced by (3)

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Fort Meade, Maryland hosts Central Security Service
National Security Agency subOrganization Central Security Service
Signals Intelligence Directorate worksWith Central Security Service

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