• 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 National Cryptologic Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) organization not affiliated with the U.S. Federal Government. 

THE NCF VISION

Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology through leadership, education, and partnerships.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

*** Also check out our "Important Dates in History" calendar. See link below.

Saturday, March 1, 2025
10:00 am4:00 pm
8290 Colony Seven Rd
Fort Meade, MD 20701
US

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center - General Vessey Ballroom
3501 University Blvd East
Hyattsville, MD 20783
US

Thursday, March 27, 2025Friday, March 28, 2025
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190
US

Saturday, March 29, 2025
500 Chestnut Ave
Towson, MD 21204
US

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, Maryland

Wednesday, April 30, 2025Friday, May 2, 2025
Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, MD

NCF NEWS & BLOG

In February 2025, members of the NCF's Education Team participated in the Innovative Schools Summit in New York - sharing NCF resources with educators from across the US and beyond.

The NCF welcomes and looks forward to the wealth of cyber experience Cyndi Gula and Jamil Jaffer bring to the NCF Board of Directors.

The NCF's January 2025 Cyber Saturday event was a great success with over 80 students and their parents in attendance. Check out the event highlights and photos.

The NCF Ambassador Program expands its reach and welcomes two new schools - Sparks Elementary in Maryland and Linda Abril Educational Academy in Arizona!

In January 2025, NCF Director of Education Dr. Alisha Jordan presented information at the MD STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem’s monthly gathering about the NCF's cybersecurity education resources and commitment to nurturing future cyber experts.


TUNE INTO THE NCF PODCASTS

The NCF hosts two cybersecurity-focused podcasts - #CyberChats and Cyber Pulse. The #CyberChats podcast strives to educate people of all ages about personal data care, as well as cyber careers, skills, and pathways. Cyber Pulse is geared more toward our adult audience and explores the challenges that cyber professionals face as well as the strategies they use to safeguard our digital future. Both podcasts also feature a video format. Which one speaks to you?

Cryptologic & Cyber Dates in History