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  • EDUCATE
    EDUCATE

    ...our citizens to be cyber smart, and develop pathways for the future cyber workforce.

  • ENGAGE
    ENGAGE

    ...and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues.

  • COMMEMORATE
    COMMEMORATE

    ...our cryptologic history & those who served within the cryptologic community.

THE NCF VISION

Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology through leadership, education, and partnerships.

Native American Code Talkers

UPCOMING EVENTS

*** Also check out our "Important Dates in History" calendar. See link below.

Thursday, December 12, 2024Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025
8:30 am2:30 pm
Technological Advancement Center - TheLink
7000 Columbia Gateway, Suite 150
Columbia, MD 21046
US

Thursday, January 23, 2025
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Online via Zoom webinar

Saturday, March 1, 2025
10:00 am4:00 pm
8290 Colony Seven Rd
Fort Meade, MD 20701
US

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd East
Hyattsville, MD 20783
US

Thursday, March 27, 2025Friday, March 28, 2025
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190
US

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, Maryland

NCF NEWS & BLOG

January 15, 2025
byNCF Education Team

The NCF Ambassador Program expands its reach and welcomes two new schools - Sparks Elementary in Maryland and Linda Abril Educational Academy in Arizona!

January 15, 2025

In January 2025, NCF Director of Education Dr. Alisha Jordan presented information at the MD STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem’s monthly gathering about the NCF's cybersecurity education resources and commitment to nurturing future cyber experts.

January 1, 2025
byLaura Nelson, NCF President & CEO

A message from NCF President & CEO Laura Nelson to wrap up 2024 and lay the groundwork for an exciting and productive 2025.

December 10, 2024

The NCF's education programs are included as potential resources for developing future cyber talent in an October 2024 cybersecurity report compiled by the McCrary Institute and the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0.

November 20, 2024

On 14 November 2024, high school teams participated in the 3rd Annual Maryland Cyber Feud - a joint program of the NCF and the Maryland STEM Fest.

TUNE INTO THE NCF PODCASTS

The NCF hosts two cybersecurity-focused podcasts - #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse. The #CyberChats podcast strives to educate people of all ages about personal data care, as well as cyber careers, skills, and pathways. Cyber Pulse is geared more toward our adult audience and explores the challenges that cyber professionals face as well as the strategies they use to safeguard our digital future. Both podcasts also feature a video format. Which one speaks to you?

Cryptologic & Cyber Dates in History

  • In January 1917, British cryptographers deciphered a telegram that helped to draw the U.S. into the war and change the course of history.