Norwegian Defence Security Department
| Norwegian Defence Security Department | |
|---|---|
Insignia of NORDSD | |
| Active | from 1940 |
| Country | Norway |
| Branch | Joint |
| Type | Security Service |
| Role | Security and counter-intelligence |
| Size | approx 100 persons |
| Garrison/HQ | Oslo |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Captain (naval) Hans Kristian Herland |
| Commander-in-Chief | HM The King |
The Norwegian Defence Security Department (NORDSD) (in Norwegian: Forsvarets sikkerhetsavdeling, acronym: FSA) is a joint security and counter-intelligence military intelligence service within the Norwegian Armed Forces. Its members are a mix of civilian employees and military personnel. The head of the service holds the military rank Colonel or (naval) captain.