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NCF Education Director Dr. Alisha Jordan represents the NCF at the Innovative Schools Summit in Las Vegas - Summer 2024.
NCF Sr. Training Advisor Darnell Washington was thrilled to have the opportunity to discuss careers in cybersecurity and cryptography with students who are also NCF Ambassadors.
On May 29th, we proudly inducted another 13 enthusiastic students at St. Mary of Mills Catholic School into the NCF Ambassador program. Congratulations students and thank you to their dedicated STEAM teacher Mr. Derrick Harrell!
The NCF's 2nd Annual Cyber Saturday took place on 4 May 2024 in Columbia, MD and was a great success! With over 100 students and their parents in attendance, the event buzzed with energy as everyone experienced a cyber-filled day rich with learning & fun. Click to learn more.
At the end of April 2023 students in Mr. Daniel Rose's class at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville, MD were inducted into the NCF Ambassador Program.
National Security Agency Partners with National Cryptologic Foundation on new Engagement and Education Center - May 2024 NSA Press Release
The NCF is proud to be a sponsor of an exciting annual cybersecurity competition.
The NCF is a finalist for the 2024 United Way of Central Maryland's Changemaker Challenge. Please tune in live on May 9th to hear our pitch and vote for us to receive the Audience Choice award.
NCF Leaders Support NSA's "Illuminating Her Path" Event - a program for supporting and celebrating women in cybersecurity.
An introductory message from the NCF's new Chairman of the Board George Barnes.
National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) Announces Two New Members Join the Board of Directors, and a New Chairman is Elected
The 2024 International Conference On Historical Cryptology (HistoCrypt 2024) will be held for the first time in the UK. The dates of the conference are June 25-27, 2024.
A message for the NCF membership from NCF BoD Chairman Dick Schaeffer.
The NCF honored the first group of NCF Ambassadors at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic School in Laurel, MD in October 2023.
Darnell Washington, Sr. Advisor of Training for the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) helps students to understand & embrace smart cyber practices.
The NCF hosted a table at the 2023 MD STEM Festival Opening Ceremony - sharing resources for participants and giving them an opportunity to play our latest online cybersecurity game.
Maryland STEM Festival Podcast Features Rick Williams - a Developer of the NCF Amanita Whitehat Online Game Series. Plus join the NCF at the kick-off of the 2023 MD STEM Festival. This year's theme - STEM-ertainment!
Listen to NCF President & CEO Laura Nelson's interview for Federal News Network podcast - "Security Clearance Insecurity."
SecureXperts-NCF Donation to MISI Honors the Memory of Dr. Scott R. Dade
MISI’s #HackTheBuilding events are designed to empower cyber war fighters to defend our most critical infrastructures. The NCF is proud to be a sponsor for the Hack the Building 2.0: Hospital Edition event, taking place September 18-22, 2023.
In June 2023 - the Foundation Board welcomed new members Teresa Shea and Grant Verstandig.
The inaugural "Cyber Saturday" took place on 10 June 2023 and provided approximately 60 youth and their parents/guardians with opportunities to explore educational and engaging, cyber-related activities.
Cryptographers Darnell Washington and Whitfield Diffie got a chance to connect and chat at the 2023 NCF General Membership Meeting & Annual Symposium in Columbia, MD.
NCF Education Director Alisha Jordan attended the signing of MD SB801 - designed to provide more support for cyber in Maryland.
The NCF will raffle off steganography illustrations by artist Don Gauger at upcoming NCF events and programs.
In March 2023, NCF President and CEO Laura Nelson testified in support of Maryland Cybersecurity Bills.
NCF featured in March 2023 Tech & Learning article with quotes from NCF Education Director Dr. Alisha Jordan.
Beta launch of the new Amanita Whitehat game - coming Feb 3rd. Test out the new cyber game as American Cyber-Warrior Amanita Whitehat and give us your invaluable feedback. Full release scheduled for March.
The NCF is pleased to report that our "How to be Cyber Safe & Savvy" booklet for adults is featured in the February 2023 issue of Kiplinger's Magazine.
NCF staffer Larry Castro provides an encouraging progress update about the NSA's effort to build a new facility for the Museum - the Education & Innovation Center.
The NCF welcomes Dr. Alisha Jordan as the new Director of Education.
Outgoing NCF Director of Education Mark Loepker shares his parting thoughts upon his retirement.
Learn more about the recently re-opened National Cryptologic Museum.
The NCF is pleased to announce we have received a major charitable contribution of $3 million from the Verstandig Family Foundation to support, sustain, and expand K-12 cybersecurity education and further the goal of a public-private partnership between the NCF and National Security Agency (NSA).
An NCF Interview with Bill Nye - Reflections of his Codebreaker Mom.
Learn about the new USPS stamp honoring Women Cryptologists of WWII - to be released on 18 Oct at the Museum. The artwork for the stamp includes characters from the Purple code and a WAVES poster.
The NCF is pleased to announce the availability of a new Data Care booklet for adults - "Cyber Safe + Savvy." Check it out for yourself and share with friends!
In May 2022, the NCF co-hosted an Education Expo for educators attending NSA's GenCyber Spring Meeting in Virginia.
The NCF's Darnell Washington gave a presentation at the 2022 Cryptologic History Symposium titled, "The Sub Detection Program you probably didn’t hear about.”
On May 12th NCF President & CEO, Laura Nelson, represented the Foundation at the bill signing ceremony for several key cybersecurity bills passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed by MD Governor Larry Hogan.
Congratulations to the 2022 Maryland History Day recipients of the NCF Special Awards - Eugene J. Becker Award and Major Gen. John E. Morrison Award.
In March 2022, the NCF sponsored the President's Reception at the Maryland School Counselor Association Conference. Staff members spoke at the program and manned an exhibit table. The event offered the Foundation invaluable opportunities to introduce counselors to the NCF's cyber education program and resources.
NCF President & CEO Laura Nelson and NCF Senior Advisor for Training Darnell Washington represented the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) at a SXSW-HBCU event at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas on March 11th.
In early 2022, NCF staff members, including NCF CEO Laura Nelson testified before Maryland Senate Committees regarding issues such as cybersecurity education, scholarships, and cyber bullying.
Check out the video or podcast version of AFIO Now's interview with James Gosler.
Great News! The NCF, a finalist in the Changemaker Challenge for Anne Arundel County, MD, received one of the United Way's $15k awards! - Nov 2021
NSA Announces New Partnership with NCF to advance cybersecurity education and build the future cyber workforce.
In November 2021, the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) announced the finalization of a report regarding the 2021 NCF Cybersecurity Education Survey for Maryland Public High Schools.
National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy will offer a 12-credit hour graduate certificate to high school teachers - teachers can apply to receive more information now.
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