• 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.

35th Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner ~ recognizing ~ General Keith B. Alexander (USA, Retired)

Friday, June 14, 2019
6:00 pm10:00 pm
Omni Shoreham Hotel - 2500 Calvert St NW Washington, DC 2000

INSA has announced that General Keith B. Alexander (USA, Retired), the longest-serving director in the history of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the first commander of the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), has been selected as the 35th William Oliver Baker Award recipient.

A retired four-star general, Alexander’s 40-year military career was capped off by an unprecedented 8-1/2-year stint as Director, NSA. While serving as NSA Director, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the first commander of USCYBERCOM, holding this role from 2010-2014. GEN Alexander retired from public service in March 2014. INSA proudly recognizeds GEN Alexander for his extraordinary leadership, vision, and years of dedicated service to our country.

One of the Intelligence Community’s premier events, the Baker Award dinner routinely draws more than 700 senior leaders from across government, industry, and academia.

Don’t miss this memorable evening of dinner and high-caliber networking with IC leaders past and present, as INSA welcomes GEN Alexander to the distinguished list of Baker Award recipients.

Small businesses receive 15% off table purchases. Click the link below for more information and to view table pricing and available sponsorships. For details on available sponsorships, email JLavine@INSAonline.org.

Dress Code: Black tie or mess dress.

Return To List

THIS MONTH on the

On This Day In History

Calendar

  • Station HYPO Intercepts Revealed Japanese Plans for Attack

About Us

The NCF's Vision is to strengthen trust in the digital ecosystem.

The NCF Mission: Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology as we:

Educate citizens to be cyber smart individuals, 

Develop pathways for the future cyber and cryptologic workforce, 

Engage and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues and, 

Commemorate our cryptologic history and those who served. 

The Foundation provides exceptional cryptologic programs, encourages young minds to learn about cryptology and to explore cyber-related career opportunities, hosts educational, cryptology-related exhibits at various community events, and honors the people— past and present—whose contributions to our national security protect and make possible our way of life.

The NCF also provides needed support to the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM), the first public museum in the U.S. Intelligence Community. Located adjacent to the National Security Agency (NSA) in Maryland, the NCM houses a unique and priceless collection of artifacts that represent our Nation's history in code making and code breaking, as well as a world class library of cryptologic media. The NCF has acquired rare and invaluable artifacts for the Museum and helps to support new educational and interactive exhibits.

The NCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Learn more about our MISSION, VISION, and VALUES.