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Running head: CLOUD COMPUTING AND SECURITY FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

Cloud Computing and Security for the National Security Agency
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Cloud Computing and Security for the National Security Agency
The national security agency is the main player in surveillance activities in the United
States. Concerning personnel and technical expertise, it is regarded as the largest intelligence
group. Operating under the jurisdiction of the department of defense is mandated to monitor
global intelligence, collect and process information and data regarding foreign intelligence.
Because the agency protects the United States against external attacks, it is authorized to achieve
its missions through sabotage of the electronic systems and software. This mass surveillance
requires that it employs the highest levels of security and use of cloud computing to secure its
most vital data/information. To secure their cloud, the national security agency like most other
organizations and companies is required to use specific access controls and techniques. Also, it is
needed to ensure that it employs the best methods to secure its data at rest (DAR) and data in
motion (DIM) to protect the American intelligence information.
Access controls are employed to ensure that the public can get information but in a
controlled way. It offers system administration and therefore grants people the privilege to read
information that they need. Public...