Editing Conspiracy BBS Archive/nsa-egb (section)

===Anonymity===
 
Perhaps one of the first security practices with which new NSA
personnel should become acquainted is the practice of anonymity.  In
an open society such as ours, this practice is necessary because
information which is generally available to the public is available
also to hostile intelligence.  Therefore, the Agency mission is best
accomplished apart from public attention.  Basically, anonymity means
that NSA personnel are encouraged not to draw attention to themselves
nor to their association with this Agency.  NSA personnel are also
cautioned neither to confirm nor deny any specific questions about
NSA activities directed to them by individuals not affiliated with
the Agency.
 
The ramifications of the practice of anonymity are rather far
reaching, and its success depends on the cooperation of all Agency
personnel.  Described below you will find some examples of situations
that you may encounter concerning your employment and how you should
cope with them.  Beyond the situations cited, your judgement and
discretion will become the deciding factors in how you respond to
questions about your employment.