Building a
Smarter, Safer
Cyber World—
Together
Rooted in cryptologic history and rising to meet today’s cyber threats, the National Cryptologic Foundation brings together educators, experts, and leaders to equip the next generation.
Our Mission
Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology as we: Educate 
, Develop, Engage 
, and Commemorate 
.
Educate
our citizens to be cyber smart and develop pathways for the future cyber workforce.
Engage
Commemorate
NCF Programs
Supporting Cyber Policy & Collaboration
Convening To Act
Where today’s cyber leaders align on tomorrow’s challenges and solutions.
Supporting NCF Growth
Crypto Cup
A spirited day of golf, networking, and giving back to fuel the NCF’s mission.
Supporting NCF Growth
Cocktails & Codebreakers
A night where intelligence legends, new voices, and supporters come together.
Supporting Cryptologic History
Center for Cryptologic History Symposium
A biennial gathering of scholars and experts exploring cryptology’s past and future.
Supporting Cyber Education
Student Ambassador Program
Empowering middle and high school students to lead in cyber literacy.
Supporting Cyber Education
Cyber Saturday
Hands-on weekend workshops that ignite curiosity and build cyber skills.
Supporting Youth Engagement
Cyber Feud
A fast-paced, quiz-style competition that makes learning cyber fun and unforgettable.
Supporting Cyber Education
Maryland History Day
Honoring cryptologic stories through student-driven history research and competition.
Supporting Classroom Innovation
NCF Escape Room
An immersive classroom challenge that sharpens strategy, teamwork, and cyber thinking.
Upcoming Events
CodeDay – Virtual
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NCF Podcasts
Explore the world of cyber through two distinct shows—one for rising talent, one for industry pros.
Supporting Cyber Awareness
Cyber Pulse Podcast
Candid conversations with cyber experts tackling the threats, tech, and ideas shaping our digital world.
Supporting Cyber Awareness
#CyberChats
Real stories, career tips, and cyber skills for students, educators, and the next generation of defenders.
News & Insights
Stay informed with the latest news, insights, and updates from the NCF—including program highlights, expert perspectives, and stories from across the cyber community.
August 2025 MD Cyber Feud Visits Georgia
2025 Convening to Act: Accelerating National Security AI Adoption
2024 Cocktails & Codebreakers Recap with Video & Photos
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