National Cryptologic Center
| Centro Criptológico Nacional | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | March 12, 2004 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Spain |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
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| Parent agency | National Intelligence Center |
| Website | www.ccn.cni.es |
The National Cryptologic Center (CCN) is a Spanish intelligence agency within the National Intelligence Center responsible for cryptanalyzing and deciphering by manual procedures, electronic media and cryptophony, as well as to carry out technological-cryptographic investigations and to train the personnel specialized in cryptology. The CCN is legally regulated by Royal Decree 421/2004, of March 12.
From CCN depends:
- CCN-CERT. An expert group that handles computer security incidents.
- Certification body. A body responsible for certify if the Information and communications technology systems are secure.