Advancing cybersecurity awareness, education, and innovation for a safer digital world.
Meet the leaders and visionaries driving the NCF's mission forward every day.
Find quick answers about our mission, membership, and how to get involved.
From codebreakers to cyber defenders — preserving a legacy that shapes the future.
Review audited reports and filings that reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
Browse past issues of our e-newsletter and explore our early years through issues of the Foundation’s original hard-copy newsletter, The Link.
Dedicated and talented organizations that have provided invaluable assistance to the NCF to help us achieve our goals.
The NCF brings together educators, experts, and enthusiasts who believe in building an informed, cyber-safe future.
Explore all of the NCF's programs driving cyber awareness, education, and history forward.
Celebrating a milestone year for the Foundation!
Convening experts to explore both the opportunities and challenges of AI in national security.
Convening specialists to help speed the transition to quantum-safe systems nationwide.
Gathering leaders and specialists to discuss advancements in building strong and secure CNO capabilities.
Helping stakeholders share ideas, form partnerships, and prepare the next generation for a secure digital future.
Catalyzing strategic dialogue on emerging cyber & cryptologic challnges in partnership with NSA
A full-day, interactive event for youth and families to explore cybersecurity through play.
A signature fundraiser merging sport and mission — advancing cryptologic education through golf.
A celebratory evening honoring cryptologic legacy, networking, and thought leadership.
A live, fast paced competition where students test cyber knowledge in game show format.
Hands-on puzzle challenge: crack codes, solve clues, experience real-time cryptologic logic.
The NCF programs spark growth, foster collaboration, and make cybersecurity a shared mission across generations and industries.
Guidelines that support creating cybersecurity-focused lessons and inspire students to pursue cyber careers.
Clear, practical steps to protect their devices, data, and privacy from today's online threats.
Access classroom-ready lessons, tools, and activities to teach cryptology, cybersecurity, and digital citizenship.
Explore thought leadership, event recaps, and the latest news from the world of cryptology and cyber education.
Clear, engaging resources that build foundational cyber safety skills through activities and practical guidance.
Listen to #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse — the NCF's two podcasts exploring stories, insights, and innovations shaping cybersecurity.
Engaging students through interactive challenges that build real-world cybersecurity skills and teamwork.
Through resources, stories, and shared knowledge, the NCF helps educators, professionals, and students strengthen our cyber future together.
Discover the pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations in cryptology.
Meet the brilliant minds whose work in codes and communication shaped global history.
Dive into quick reads and fascinating facts that reveal hidden history of code communication.
Honor the people and achievements that advanced the art and science of cryptology.
Explore rare artifacts, documents, and exhibits preserved to tell the evolving story of cryptology.
Celebrate individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthened our nation's intelligence security.
From hidden messages to historic breakthroughs, the NCF keeps the stories of cryptology alive—honoring the people, events, and innovations that shaped modern intelligence.
Memberships fuel our efforts to expand programs, support students, families, & educators, and preserve the rich history of cryptology.
Organizations partner with the NCF to further our shared goals for community education, innovation, engagement, and more.
Support our mission-driven goals and initiatives with a one-time or recurring donation. Designate your donation for a specific program or campaign.
Explore more options for supporting our mission to educate, engage, and commemorate.
NCF events offer a variety of sponsorship levels & benefits. View upcoming events for options.
Our Ambassador Program offers ongoing support opportunities.
Make a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one, colleague, or friend. Our In Memoriam Registry and Panel are additional options for honorees who worked in the cryptologic field.
Help to advance cybersecurity awareness & education, preserve cryptologic history, and inspire innovation for a safer digital world.
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Advancing cybersecurity awareness, education, and innovation for a safer digital world.
Meet the leaders and visionaries driving the NCF's mission forward every day.
Find quick answers about our mission, membership, and how to get involved.
From codebreakers to cyber defenders — preserving a legacy that shapes the future.
Review audited reports and filings that reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
Browse past issues of our e-newsletter and explore our early years through issues of the Foundation’s original hard-copy newsletter, The Link.
Dedicated and talented organizations that have provided invaluable assistance to the NCF to help us achieve our goals.
The NCF brings together educators, experts, and enthusiasts who believe in building an informed, cyber-safe future.
Explore all of the NCF's programs driving cyber awareness, education, and history forward.
Celebrating a milestone year for the Foundation!
Convening experts to explore both the opportunities and challenges of AI in national security.
Convening specialists to help speed the transition to quantum-safe systems nationwide.
Gathering leaders and specialists to discuss advancements in building strong and secure CNO capabilities.
Helping stakeholders share ideas, form partnerships, and prepare the next generation for a secure digital future.
Catalyzing strategic dialogue on emerging cyber & cryptologic challnges in partnership with NSA
A full-day, interactive event for youth and families to explore cybersecurity through play.
A signature fundraiser merging sport and mission — advancing cryptologic education through golf.
A celebratory evening honoring cryptologic legacy, networking, and thought leadership.
A live, fast paced competition where students test cyber knowledge in game show format.
Hands-on puzzle challenge: crack codes, solve clues, experience real-time cryptologic logic.
The NCF programs spark growth, foster collaboration, and make cybersecurity a shared mission across generations and industries.
Guidelines that support creating cybersecurity-focused lessons and inspire students to pursue cyber careers.
Clear, practical steps to protect their devices, data, and privacy from today's online threats.
Access classroom-ready lessons, tools, and activities to teach cryptology, cybersecurity, and digital citizenship.
Explore thought leadership, event recaps, and the latest news from the world of cryptology and cyber education.
Clear, engaging resources that build foundational cyber safety skills through activities and practical guidance.
Listen to #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse — the NCF's two podcasts exploring stories, insights, and innovations shaping cybersecurity.
Engaging students through interactive challenges that build real-world cybersecurity skills and teamwork.
Through resources, stories, and shared knowledge, the NCF helps educators, professionals, and students strengthen our cyber future together.
Discover the pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations in cryptology.
Meet the brilliant minds whose work in codes and communication shaped global history.
Dive into quick reads and fascinating facts that reveal hidden history of code communication.
Honor the people and achievements that advanced the art and science of cryptology.
Explore rare artifacts, documents, and exhibits preserved to tell the evolving story of cryptology.
Celebrate individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthened our nation's intelligence security.
From hidden messages to historic breakthroughs, the NCF keeps the stories of cryptology alive—honoring the people, events, and innovations that shaped modern intelligence.
Memberships fuel our efforts to expand programs, support students, families, & educators, and preserve the rich history of cryptology.
Organizations partner with the NCF to further our shared goals for community education, innovation, engagement, and more.
Support our mission-driven goals and initiatives with a one-time or recurring donation. Designate your donation for a specific program or campaign.
Explore more options for supporting our mission to educate, engage, and commemorate.
NCF events offer a variety of sponsorship levels & benefits. View upcoming events for options.
Our Ambassador Program offers ongoing support opportunities.
Make a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one, colleague, or friend. Our In Memoriam Registry and Panel are additional options for honorees who worked in the cryptologic field.
Help to advance cybersecurity awareness & education, preserve cryptologic history, and inspire innovation for a safer digital world.
Ms. O’Rourke joined the Signals Intelligence Service at Arlington Hall in 1942 and served as a cryptanalyst on Japanese crypt systems. Toward the end of WWII and for some years later, she served in the Target Intelligence Committee Group and later in the Target Exploitation or TAREX Group for AFSA and NSA.
In November 1981 – Ms. O’Rourke participated in an Oral History Interview for the National Security Agency. You can see the full transcript (with redactions) online.