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Defense Information Systems Agency

Defense Information Systems Agency

6.8
A part of the U.S. military that runs and protects computer and communication systems for top leaders
  • proper noun
  • /dɪˈfɛns ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈsɪstəmz ˈeɪdʒənsi/
  • US
translation icon : Agencia de Sistemas de Información de Defensa
  • A spokesperson for the Defense Information Systems Agency explained recent upgrades to the department’s cybersecurity systems.

Examples

  • Collaboration between the Defense Information Systems Agency and other government branches ensures resilient communication networks.

  • The Defense Information Systems Agency plays a critical role in national security.

  • The Defense Information Systems Agency is responsible for securing vital communications for U.S. military leaders.

  • Did you know that the Defense Information Systems Agency supports military operations?

  • The Defense Information Systems Agency manages IT resources for national security.

  • The Defense Information Systems Agency is crucial for ensuring secure communications.

  • In 2019, the Defense Information Systems Agency upgraded many military software systems.

Synonyms

DISA
vsDefense Information Systems Agency
  • Formal
1 7.4

A US government agency that develops and runs secure computer systems for the military and other government offices

is focused on serving top national leaders like the President and defense chiefs

Surface Forms

Defense Information Systems Agency main

Morphology

Defense + information + system + agency

The phrase is directly compositional: 'Defense' + 'Information Systems' + 'Agency' clearly yields an agency concerned with information systems for defence/national security. This noun-noun compounding follows regular English patterns (and similar constructions in other languages), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will grasp the general institutional role even if they cannot infer all specific responsibilities.

Etymology

Defense Information Systems Agency breaks into Defense meaning 'to protect', Information Systems meaning the 'computers and networks' that carry messages, and Agency meaning a group that runs them. So it is the group that builds, runs, and protects the communication systems for the President and top military leaders.