Georgia Cryptologic Center
The Georgia Cryptologic Center (GCC) or NSA Georgia, codenamed "Sweet Tea", is a U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service (CSS) facility located within Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. The 604,000-square-foot (56,100 m2) facility opened on March 5, 2012 at a cost of $286 million.[1][2][3] The center may employ up to 4,000 NSA personnel. Its primary focus is on signals intelligence intercepts from Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.[3]
See also[]
- Colorado Cryptologic Center
- European Cryptologic Center
- Hawaii Cryptologic Center
- Texas Cryptologic Center
References[]
- ^ "NSA/CSS opens newest facility in Georgia". Government Security News. March 6, 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ "NSA Opens 604,000 Sq. ft. Cryptologic Center In Georgia". SecurityWeek. March 8, 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ a b Bamford, James (March 15, 2012). "The NSA is Building the Country's Biggest Spy Center (Watch What You Say)". Wired. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
Categories:
- National Security Agency facilities
- Buildings and structures in Augusta, Georgia
- 2012 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)