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The NCF is honored to continue to sponsor special awards for the annual Maryland History Day competition. Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Eugene Becker and 2025 Maj Gen John E. Morrison Awards. These awards encourage students while honoring our leaders in the field.
On May 3, 2025, the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF), in proud partnership with the Technology Advancement Center (TAC), hosted our 4th Cyber Saturday—and what a day it was!
We invite you to support our 2025 Spring Appeal and help us to get more copies of our cybersecurity booklets out to students and educators who need them.
The NCF encourages everyone to share this information from The Cyber Guild regarding their free event on May 29th for transitioning government and military professionals.
The AI March 2025 Convening was a great success! What an incredible gathering and sharing of expertise and insights. Check out some early photo highlights from "Accelerating National Security AI Adoption." Many thanks to everyone who has participated.
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!
On March 1, 2025, the NCF participated in Scout Day 2025 at the National Cryptologic Museum where at least 800 people attended throughout the day. The NCF provided youth with fun, interactive, and educational activities, as well as cyber resources designed to educate and inspire.
Due to a variety of factors, the Center for Cryptologic History has unfortunately cancelled the 2025 Cryptologic History Symposium. We apologize for any inconvenience and are hopeful the Symposium will be rescheduled in 2026.
NCF leaders raised awareness about NCF education programs and initiatives while visiting the Georgia Cyber Center in February 2025.
Check out a recording of our Feb 2025 Convening to Act Preview webinar - featuring NCF & NSA leaders. Our presenters discussed critical issues for the adoption of Quantum Resistant Cryptography and use of Artificial Intelligence in national security that will be addressed at each topic specific Convening to Act to be held in March 2025.
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.
A message from NCF President & CEO Laura Nelson to wrap up 2024 and lay the groundwork for an exciting and productive 2025.
The NCF's education programs are included as potential resources for developing future cyber talent in an October 2024 cybersecurity report compiled by the McCrary Institute and the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0.
On 14 November 2024, high school teams participated in the 3rd Annual Maryland Cyber Feud - a joint program of the NCF and the Maryland STEM Fest.
NCF Education Director Dr. Alisha Jordan engaged with attendees at the Summit regarding the NCF's many impactful resources and programs.
In October 2024, NCF staffers engaged Hack the Railroad attendees in conversations about the Foundation's many educational resources designed to integrate cybersecurity into student learning.
