#CyberChats Podcast Season 3

NCF #CyberChats Podcast Season 3, Episode 12:  Codebreakers & Trailblazers: Black Pioneers in Cybersecurity


Listen to the Podcast on 27 February 2025

Episode Details

Welcome to Episode 12 of #CyberChats Season 3!

In this special Black History Month episode, we honor the Black pioneers who shaped cybersecurity and cryptology. From Carroll Robinson, the National Security Agency's (NSA’s) first Black engineer, to Debora Plunkett, a modern cybersecurity leader, these trailblazers broke barriers, safeguarded national security, and paved the way for future generations.  

Their contributions aren’t just history—they’re the foundation of our future. Join us as we celebrate their lasting impact.

Topics discussed: Black history, American history, Invisible Cryptologists, Arlington Hall, NSA, World War II, cybersecurity, cryptology


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