RESEARCH_INITIATIVES_BRIEF.PDF

Dr. Deborah Frincke Director, NSA/CSS Research Directorate 22 December 2016 The overall classification of this briefing is: ~s = i Aepreved for Release | Approved for Release by NSA on 02-22-2018 | NSA on 02-22-2018 | Approved for Release by NSA on 02-22-2018 | “FOP-SEERET//SH/FNOFORN - S Derived From: NSA/CSSM 1-52 ’ Dated: 20130930 Declassify On: 20411201

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© -SPFRELTO-USA-FYE4 Emphasis on cryptanalytic, data. analytic, and cybersecurity outcomes

Doc ID: 6611740 EO 1.4.(c) PL 86-36/50 USC 3605

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