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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 NCF VISION
Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology through leadership, education, and partnerships.
1844: First telegraph message was sent.
24 May 1844: The first telegraph message was sent over an experimental line from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, and said: "What hath God wrought?" Taken from the Bible, Numbers 23:23, and recorded on a paper tape, the phrase had been suggested to inventor Samuel B. Morse by Annie Ellsworth, the young daughter of a friend. Standing in the chamber of the Supreme Court, Morse sent the 19-letter message to his assistant Albert Vail in Baltimore, who transmitted the message back. Members of Congress watched the demonstration with fascination much like their countrymen did in future demonstrations. The success of the experiment would change forever the national communication system.
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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.
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