Programs That Build Connection & Drive Progress
The NCF programs drive awareness, connection, and progress across the cyber landscape. Whether convening thought leaders or sparking curiosity in the classroom, our programs put people at the center of cyber progress.
30th Anniversary
From cybersecurity education programs to preserving cryptologic history and convening experts around topics such as artificial intelligence – explore the NCF’s 30 year history.
Celebrating a Milestone Achievement
30th Anniversary
What began as an effort to support a unique museum evolved to include cybersecurity education and special programming to convene experts around topics impacting national security. Explore the NCF’s 30 year history & celebrate with us!
NCF Convening to Act Programs
Our flagship policy forum brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to align on the most pressing cyber challenges. These high-impact sessions turn insight into action.
Supporting Cyber Policy & Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Series
These NCF AI-focused sessions bring experts together to explore both the opportunities and challenges of AI in national security, addressing critical topics such as governance, ethics, compliance, and mission integration.
Supporting Cyber Policy & Collaboration
Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (QRC) Series
The NCF QRC gatherings bring together experts to help speed the transition to quantum-safe systems nationwide.
Advancing Cybersecurity Education
NCF Education Summit on Cybersecurity
The Summit is a one-of-a-kind Convening event focused on advancing cybersecurity education across K–12 schools. Designed for educators, parents, and cybersecurity professionals, the summit offers a platform for learning, collaboration, and networking.
Building Strong & Secure CNO Capabilities
XFIL - Computer Network Operations (CNO) Series
The Computer Network Operations (CNO) Conference gathers leaders and specialists to discuss advancements in building strong and secure CNO capabilities.
Cyber Education Programs
Hands-on, student-focused, and classroom-ready—these programs empower the next generation of cyber leaders to learn, lead, and stay curious.
Supporting Cyber Education
Student Ambassador Program
This leadership program empowers students to champion cyber education in their schools. Participants gain mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to lead from the front.
Supporting Cyber Education
Cyber Saturday
Interactive weekend workshops designed for middle and high school students. These sessions offer hands-on learning experiences that build cyber literacy and career awareness.
Supporting Youth Engagement
Cyber Feud
A quiz-style competition that fuses fast-paced gameplay with cyber knowledge. Students compete in teams, test their skills, and walk away with stronger cyber awareness.
Supporting Cyber Education
Maryland History Day
A statewide student competition where participants explore cryptologic themes through original historical research. The NCF sponsors special awards for projects that highlight cryptology, cybersecurity, or innovation.
Supporting Classroom Innovation
Escape Room
This immersive classroom experience challenges students to think like codebreakers. Teams apply logic, strategy, and STEM skills to solve puzzles inspired by real-world scenarios.
NCF Fundraisers
Engaging, mission-driven, and community-powered—these events bring people together to celebrate cryptologic history, support education, and fuel the future of cybersecurity.
Supporting NCF Growth
Cocktails & Codebreakers
Part living history, part networking event—this evening gathering connects former intelligence leaders, new voices, and supporters to celebrate cryptologic legacy and future impact.
Supporting NCF Growth
Crypto Cup
The annual golf tournament blends community, philanthropy, and purpose. Supporters from across the cyber world gather to connect, compete, and give back to the education mission of the NCF.
NCF Cryptologic Programs
These programs explore the past, honor tradition, and spark dialogue around the future of cryptology.
Membership Driven Programs
Annual GMM/Program - Recaps Coming Soon
In prior years, the Foundation held in-person, as well as a handful of virtual General Membership Meetings. These events were more than a Foundation update, but included guest speakers, and occasionally in-depth panel presentations.
Exploring Cryptology
Quarterly Cryptologic Programs - Recaps Coming Soon
In prior years, the Foundation held quarterly cryptologic programs that often featured a well-known author or expert on a timely and relevant topic.
Preserving Cryptologic History
Cryptologic History Symposium
Held biennially with NSA’s Center for Cryptologic History, this academic event explores the role of cryptology across eras and its lasting influence on security, strategy, and society.