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#CyberChats Podcast S3 Summer Episode: A Conversation with NCF CEO Laura Nelson & NCF Chairman of the Board George Barnes

Thursday, August 29, 2024Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Welcome to a very special episode of CyberChats!

In this episode, we're bringing you a talk between the National Cryptologic Foundation's (NCF) President & CEO Laura Nelson and the NCF's Chairman of the Board George Barnes. During this discussion, you'll hear about the challenges of post-quantum cryptography, news of upcoming Convening to Act programs, how the National Security Agency (NSA) and NCF are building community, and the NSA's work toward preparing a future-ready workforce. George and Laura also discuss topics such as plans for the cryptologic education center, the future of the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) and Vigilance Park, the cybersecurity collaboration center, how the balance of offense and defense has changed at the NSA, and steps the NSA is taking to make applying easier.

Topics discussed: NCF community questions, post-quantum cryptography, upcoming Convening to Act programs, building community with the NSA, preparing a future-ready workforce, the cryptologic education center, the NCM, the cybersecurity collaboration center, balance of offense and defense at the NSA, and joining the NSA.

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