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About Us

About Us

Advancing cybersecurity awareness, education, and innovation for a safer digital world.

Our Team

Meet the leaders and visionaries driving the NCF's mission forward every day.

FAQs

Find quick answers about our mission, membership, and how to get involved.

Our History

From codebreakers to cyber defenders — preserving a legacy that shapes the future.

NCF Financial Data

Review audited reports and filings that reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.

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More Than a Mission — A Movement

The NCF brings together educators, experts, and enthusiasts who believe in building an informed, cyber-safe future.

Programs & Events

All Programs

Explore all of the NCF's programs driving cyber awareness, education, and history forward.

Escape Room

Hands-on puzzle challenge: crack codes, solve clues, experience real-time cryptologic logic.

Convening to Act

Catalyzing strategic dialogue on emerging cyber & cryptologic challenges in partnership with NSA.

Cocktails & Codebreakers

A celebratory evening honoring cryptologic legacy, networking, and thought leadership.

Crypto Cup

A signature fundraiser merging sport and mission — advancing cryptologic education through golf.

Cryptologic History Symposium

An academic event that explores the role of cryptology across eras and its lasting influence on security, strategy, and society.

Student Ambassador Program

Catalyzing strategic dialogue on emerging cyber & cryptologic challnges in partnership with NSA

Cyber Saturday

A full-day, interactive event for youth and families to explore cybersecurity through play.

Cyber Feud

A live, fast paced competition where students test cyber knowledge in game show format.

Maryland History Day

Highlighting student research on cryptology's impact across Maryland's past.

View Our Upcoming Events

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Events That Build a Cyber-Safe Future

The NCF programs spark growth, foster collaboration, and make cybersecurity a shared mission across generations and industries.

Resources

Podcast Series

Listen to #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse — the NCF's two podcasts exploring stories, insights, and innovations shaping cybersecurity.

Cyber Games

Engaging students through interactive challenges that build real-world cybersecurity skills and teamwork.

Downloads

Access classroom-ready lessons, tools, and activities to teach cryptology, cybersecurity, and digital citizenship.

Insights & Updates

Explore thought leadership, event recaps, and the latest news from the world of cryptology and cyber education.

Outsmart Cyberthreats Collections

Clear, engaging resources that build foundational cyber safety skills through activities and practical guidance.

Cybersecurity Curriculum Guidelines

Guidelines that support creating cybersecurity-focused lessons and inspire students to pursue cyber careers.

How to Be Cyber Safe + Savvy — A Data Care Booklet for Adults

Clear, practical steps to protect their devices, data, and privacy from today's online threats.

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Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Thinkers

Through resources, stories, and shared knowledge, the NCF helps educators, professionals, and students strengthen our cyber future together.

Cryptologic History

Trailblazers

Discover the pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations in cryptology.

Historical Figures in Cryptology

Meet the brilliant minds whose work in codes and communication shaped global history.

Cryptologic Bytes

Dive into quick reads and fascinating facts that reveal hidden history of code communication.

Commemorate

Honor the people and achievements that advanced the art and science of cryptology.

Acquisitions Archive

Explore rare artifacts, documents, and exhibits preserved to tell the evolving story of cryptology.

NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor

Celebrate individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthened our nation's intelligence security.

Visit the NCF Archives

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Preserving the Code of Our Past

From hidden messages to historic breakthroughs, the NCF keeps the stories of cryptology alive—honoring the people, events, and innovations that shaped modern intelligence.

Explore upcoming events from across the Foundation – See Calendar

About Us

About Us

About Us

Advancing cybersecurity awareness, education, and innovation for a safer digital world.

Our Team

Meet the leaders and visionaries driving the NCF's mission forward every day.

FAQs

Find quick answers about our mission, membership, and how to get involved.

Our History

From codebreakers to cyber defenders — preserving a legacy that shapes the future.

NCF Financial Data

Review audited reports and filings that reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.

nav about us group of professionals in conversation

More Than a Mission — A Movement

The NCF brings together educators, experts, and enthusiasts who believe in building an informed, cyber-safe future.

Programs & Events

Programs & Events

All Programs

Explore all of the NCF's programs driving cyber awareness, education, and history forward.

Escape Room

Hands-on puzzle challenge: crack codes, solve clues, experience real-time cryptologic logic.

Convening to Act

Catalyzing strategic dialogue on emerging cyber & cryptologic challenges in partnership with NSA.

Cocktails & Codebreakers

A celebratory evening honoring cryptologic legacy, networking, and thought leadership.

Crypto Cup

A signature fundraiser merging sport and mission — advancing cryptologic education through golf.

Cryptologic History Symposium

An academic event that explores the role of cryptology across eras and its lasting influence on security, strategy, and society.

Student Ambassador Program

Catalyzing strategic dialogue on emerging cyber & cryptologic challnges in partnership with NSA

Cyber Saturday

A full-day, interactive event for youth and families to explore cybersecurity through play.

Cyber Feud

A live, fast paced competition where students test cyber knowledge in game show format.

Maryland History Day

Highlighting student research on cryptology's impact across Maryland's past.

View Our Upcoming Events

nav programs and events three students learning together

Events That Build a Cyber-Safe Future

The NCF programs spark growth, foster collaboration, and make cybersecurity a shared mission across generations and industries.

Resources Code

Resources

Podcast Series

Listen to #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse — the NCF's two podcasts exploring stories, insights, and innovations shaping cybersecurity.

Cyber Games

Engaging students through interactive challenges that build real-world cybersecurity skills and teamwork.

Downloads

Access classroom-ready lessons, tools, and activities to teach cryptology, cybersecurity, and digital citizenship.

Insights & Updates

Explore thought leadership, event recaps, and the latest news from the world of cryptology and cyber education.

Outsmart Cyberthreats Collections

Clear, engaging resources that build foundational cyber safety skills through activities and practical guidance.

Cybersecurity Curriculum Guidelines

Guidelines that support creating cybersecurity-focused lessons and inspire students to pursue cyber careers.

How to Be Cyber Safe + Savvy — A Data Care Booklet for Adults

Clear, practical steps to protect their devices, data, and privacy from today's online threats.

nav resources two young students learning on laptop

Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Thinkers

Through resources, stories, and shared knowledge, the NCF helps educators, professionals, and students strengthen our cyber future together.

Cryptologic History

Cryptologic History

Trailblazers

Discover the pioneers who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations in cryptology.

Historical Figures in Cryptology

Meet the brilliant minds whose work in codes and communication shaped global history.

Cryptologic Bytes

Dive into quick reads and fascinating facts that reveal hidden history of code communication.

Commemorate

Honor the people and achievements that advanced the art and science of cryptology.

Acquisitions Archive

Explore rare artifacts, documents, and exhibits preserved to tell the evolving story of cryptology.

NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor

Celebrate individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthened our nation's intelligence security.

Visit the NCF Archives

nav cryptologic history hands using engima machine

Preserving the Code of Our Past

From hidden messages to historic breakthroughs, the NCF keeps the stories of cryptology alive—honoring the people, events, and innovations that shaped modern intelligence.

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About Us

Where Cyber Meets Intelligence

<p>From codebreaking to cyber resilience, we connect generations to build a smarter, stronger digital future—through education, collaboration, and shared insight.</p>

Mission | Values | Team | History

Our Mission

Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology as we: Educate avatar education , Develop, Engage avatar partnerships , and Commemorate avatar commemorate .

Educate

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

Engage

and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues.

Commemorate

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

Our Values

Partnership

We forge strong partnerships built on trust, transparency, and collaboration — aligning goals, sharing success, and working together with accountability every step of the way.

Expertise

Our expertise drives innovation — building secure systems, enabling trusted communications, and advancing forward-thinking solutions in a fast-changing digital world.

Innovation

Guided by our forward-focused mission, innovation is at the core of everything we do. We anticipate tomorrow’s challenges and stay ahead by combining curiosity, expertise, and collaboration to tackle complex problems in bold, creative ways.

Learning

We embrace a learning mindset, recognizing that the world is constantly evolving. For us, learning is more than growth — it’s gaining the experience and insight needed to stay vigilant, adaptable, and ready for what comes next.

Meet Our Team

Meet the cryptologic experts driving our mission—dedicated leaders who blend deep expertise, innovation, and a passion for learning to protect and empower the digital world.

Our Team

Our History

Discover how our legacy in cryptology, education, and innovation began—and how it continues to evolve.

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Contact Us

Get in touch to learn more, ask a question, or explore ways to get involved.

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