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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.

Newsletter Archive

Browse past issues of our e-newsletter and explore our early years through issues of the Foundation’s original hard-copy newsletter, The Link.

Our Partnerships

Dedicated and talented organizations that have provided invaluable assistance to the NCF to help us achieve our goals. 

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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.

Convening to Act

The Foundation’s top forum for advancing cyber collaboration.

30th Anniversary

Celebrating a milestone year for the Foundation!

Cocktails & Codebreakers

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

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.

Crypto Cup

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

Cyber Feud

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

Escape Room

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

Maryland History Day

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

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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.

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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.

Support Us

Join or Renew Membership

Memberships fuel our efforts to expand programs, support students, families, & educators, and preserve the rich history of cryptology.

Partnership Opportunities

Organizations partner with the NCF to further our shared goals for community education, innovation, engagement, and more.

Donate

Support our mission-driven goals and initiatives with a one-time or recurring donation. Designate your donation for a specific program or campaign.

Other Ways to Donate/Support

Explore more options for supporting our mission to educate, engage, and commemorate.

Sponsorship Opportunities

NCF events offer a variety of sponsorship levels & benefits. View upcoming events for options.

Ambassador Program Sponsorship

Our Ambassador Program offers ongoing support opportunities.

Tribute Donations

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.

teacher speaking to classroom

Support the Mission. Shape the Future.

Help to advance cybersecurity awareness & education, preserve cryptologic history, and inspire innovation for a safer digital world.

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.

Newsletter Archive

Browse past issues of our e-newsletter and explore our early years through issues of the Foundation’s original hard-copy newsletter, The Link.

Our Partnerships

Dedicated and talented organizations that have provided invaluable assistance to the NCF to help us achieve our goals. 

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.

Convening to Act

The Foundation’s top forum for advancing cyber collaboration.

30th Anniversary

Celebrating a milestone year for the Foundation!

Cocktails & Codebreakers

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

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.

Crypto Cup

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

Cyber Feud

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

Escape Room

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

Maryland History Day

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

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.

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.

Support Us

Support Us

Join or Renew Membership

Memberships fuel our efforts to expand programs, support students, families, & educators, and preserve the rich history of cryptology.

Partnership Opportunities

Organizations partner with the NCF to further our shared goals for community education, innovation, engagement, and more.

Donate

Support our mission-driven goals and initiatives with a one-time or recurring donation. Designate your donation for a specific program or campaign.

Other Ways to Donate/Support

Explore more options for supporting our mission to educate, engage, and commemorate.

Sponsorship Opportunities

NCF events offer a variety of sponsorship levels & benefits. View upcoming events for options.

Ambassador Program Sponsorship

Our Ambassador Program offers ongoing support opportunities.

Tribute Donations

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.

teacher speaking to classroom

Support the Mission. Shape the Future.

Help to advance cybersecurity awareness & education, preserve cryptologic history, and inspire innovation for a safer digital world.

Cryptologic History

Acquisitions Archives

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

The Foundation’s wide array of acquisitions for the Museum includes everything from cipher-related equipment to the rarest of photos and books.

Sherlock Holmes Dancing Man Code Print

Sherlock Holmes Dancing Man Code Print

Lou Kruh

Hagelin Cipherkey Generator

Hagelin Cipherkey Generator

Lou Kruh

Cryptologic Toys and Games

Cryptologic Toys and Games

Lou Kruh

Stories from the Black Chamber Manuscript

Stories from the Black Chamber Manuscript

Lou Kruh

A 1550 edition of Trithemius’ “Polygraphiae” (first published in 1518)

A 1550 edition of Trithemius’ “Polygraphiae” (first published in 1518)

Dr. David Kahn

Navy Captain Jack Holtwick – WW II Era Photographs

Navy Captain Jack Holtwick – WW II Era Photographs

While in southern Virginia, the NCMF's Acquisitions Committee chairman Dave D'Auria, picked up a collection of WW ...

Patricia Holtwick Moran

Bentley’s Complete Phrase Code Book from 1923

Bentley’s Complete Phrase Code Book from 1923

Dr. David Kahn

John Wilkin’s “Mercury or the Secret and Swift Messenger” published in 1694

John Wilkin’s “Mercury or the Secret and Swift Messenger” published in 1694

The most significant acquisition(s) arranged for and executed by the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation have ...

Dr. David Kahn

Gaspar Schott Schola’s “Steganographica,” 1680 edition (first published in 1665)

Gaspar Schott Schola’s “Steganographica,” 1680 edition (first published in 1665)

Dr. David Kahn

Native American Code Talkers Radio & Accessories

Native American Code Talkers Radio & Accessories

1943 Colossus Computer Artifact

1943 Colossus Computer Artifact

In the early 2000s, the Foundation acquired a rare piece of one of the original Colossus computers from the estate ...

William Odom

Beyer Pocket Cryptologic Device

Beyer Pocket Cryptologic Device

A Beyer pocket cryptologic device from the 1930s, which in size and appearance resembles a pocket watch of the ...

Mr. Michael Graham

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Acquisition Highlights

Discover Highlights from Many Years of Remarkable Museum Acquisitions