They've been in charge of offensive operations, that is hacking, but they've also been in charge of defensive operations, and traditionally they've always prioritized defense over offense based on the principle that American secrets are simply worth more.
Mereka berwenang atas operasi ofensif, seperti hacking, tapi mereka juga berwenang atas operasi defensif, dan secara tradisional mereka selalu memprioritaskan defensif (pertahanan) daripada ofensif (serangan) berdasarkan prinsip bahwa rahasia Amerika lebih berharga.