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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Rebecca “Becky” Gurley Bace, 1955-2017

Rebecca “Becky” Gurley Bace, 1955-2017

Ms. Rebecca “Becky” Gurley Bace, computer security expert and pioneer in intrusion detection, passed away on March 14, 2017. Referred to as a “a maverick and a catalyst for women in cybersecurity” by Julian Waits, President and CEO of SAIFE,...
Louis John Bonanni, 1930-2017

Louis John Bonanni, 1930-2017

Louis J. Bonanni, 86, passed away on 21 May 2017 after a long hard battle with cancer that was still on-going when he suffered a heart attack. Lou fought valiantly to the end, wanting to live to protect his beloved wife of 65 years, Theresa, and his two children Louis...
Albert Dale Braeuninger, 1926-2008

Albert Dale Braeuninger, 1926-2008

Albert Dale Braeuninger, 81, husband of Kathleen E. Braeuninger, passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, 2008, at a Caribou nursing facility, after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1926, in Philadelphia, the son of Albert William and Mary Dale (Hackett) Braeuninger....
Herbert L. Conley, 1921-1991

Herbert L. Conley, 1921-1991

Herbert L. Conley, former assistant director of NSA died January 26, 1991. He was 70 years old. Mr. Conley was a graduate of Creighton University and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps from 1942 to 1946. In 1946, as a civilian with the Army Security Agency, he was...
RADM Jefferson R. Dennis, USN (Ret)

RADM Jefferson R. Dennis, USN (Ret)

Jefferson Dennis was born in Colorado in 1909 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1930. He then served at sea in the usual assignments for junior officers. After completing submarine training in 1936 he served for two years aboard S-21. In 1937 he was assigned to...