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EDUCATE...our citizens to be cyber smart, and develop pathways for the future cyber workforce.
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ENGAGE
...and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues.
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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.
NCF NEWS & BLOG
The NCF engaged with educators in March 2025 at the Common Ground conference in Ocean City, MD and presented a special session about digital safety which was well-received.
Cybersecurity took center stage at the National STEM Festival sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton in March 2025 where NCF Education Director Dr. Alisha Jordan was a featured speaker.
The NCF participated in the Palmetto Cyber Conference on 17 March 2025 with NCF CEO Laura Nelson presenting the afternoon keynote address and NCF Education Director Alisha Jordan providing a session on Empowering Cyber Literacy.
By interacting with individuals at events like the Black Family Wellness Expo, the NCF is helping families in our communities to explore NCF resources that highlight protecting personal data online.
The 2025 QRC Convening to Act: Accelerating Adoption of Quantum Resistant Cryptography - took place on 11 March in College Park, MD. Please check the program page for speakers' slide presentations and photos. Many thanks to everyone who participated, sponsored, and who helped to make this event a success!
Cryptologic & Cyber Dates in History
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In 1942, Captain Joseph Rochefort and his staff at Station HYPO (the Navy's codebreaking organization at Pearl Harbor) began to slowly make progress against JN-25, the Japanese Navy's operational code.
