AI
/ˌeɪˈaɪ/
n. “Machines pretending to think… sometimes convincingly.”
SIGINT
/ˈsɪɡ-ɪnt/
n. “When eavesdropping becomes an art form.”
SIGINT, short for Signals Intelligence, is the practice of intercepting, analyzing, and exploiting electronic signals for intelligence purposes. These signals can be anything from radio communications, radar emissions, and satellite transmissions to digital data traveling over networks. The goal of SIGINT is to gather actionable information without direct contact with the source.
National Security Agency
/ˌɛn-ɛs-ˈeɪ/
n. “The United States’ quiet architect of cryptography.”
NSA, the National Security Agency, is the United States government’s premier organization for signals intelligence (SIGINT), information assurance, and cryptographic research. Established in 1952, the agency’s primary mission is to collect, analyze, and protect information critical to national security, often operating behind the scenes and away from public scrutiny.