The System Operations Security Directorate mission is to:

• Protect the U.S. and its interests from threats and other major incidents involving the Air Domain
• Take appropriate action to mitigate the impact of threats, incidents, and associated security measures on the safety and efficiency of the National Air Space (NAS)
• Act as a single focal point for our security aviation partners (e.g., DOD, DHS, LE, etc) and ATO facilities to enable safe and efficient integration of security operations and initiatives into the NAS
• Translate the complex requirements of outside agencies for implementation by the ATO as part of the ATO’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)
• Facilitate, adjudicate, and manage the external release of NAS data to entities outside the FAA through its NAS Data Release Board (NDRB)