NSA News & Highlights

Nov. 14, 2003

Harry Gatanas Returns to the National Security Agency as Senior Acquisition Executive

Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (NSA/CSS), USAF, is pleased to announce that Mr. Harry D. Gatanas, a retired Army general, will be returning to NSA and reassuming the responsibilities of Senior Acquisition Executive (SAE).

Nov. 5, 2003

Statement for the Record by Mr. William B. Black, Deputy Director, National Security Agency, before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Mr. William Black reports on the National Security Agency's (NSA) progress in meeting the Human Resources (HR) and diversity challenges that are central to the continued transformation of the NSA [November 5, 2003].

Sept. 12, 2003

National Security Agency's National Cryptologic Museum Unveils Language Exhibit

On 15 September 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Mr. William B. Black Jr. Deputy Director National Security Agency (NSA) will unveil a new exhibit at the National Cryptologic Museum highlighting the critical role cryptologic language analysts play in defending our nation's security.

June 12, 2003

NSA Inducts Four Pioneers into the National Cryptologic Museum's Hall of Honor

The Hall of Honor, created in 1999, pays tribute to the pioneers and heroes who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to American cryptology.

May 30, 2003

NSA Announces the Designation of Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education

The National Security Agency designated the following universities as Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education for academic years 2003 through 2006.

May 30, 2003

NSA/CSS Memorial Day Observance Honors Cryptologic Heroes, Past and Present

On 30 May 2003 Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service honored the service and sacrifice of CT3 Edward J. Purcell USN and SSG Gene A. Vance Jr.

April 28, 2003

The United States Air Force Academy wins the 2003 Cyber Defense Exercise

The United States Air Force Academy took top honors today over each of the five U.S. service Academies in the Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX), a one-of-a-kind training tool designed to prepare these students to protect and defend the nation's critical information systems.

April 10, 2003

New SIGINT Director Announced to Lead Nation's Codebreakers

Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (NSA/CSS), USAF, is pleased to announce the selection of Major General Richard J. Quirk III, USA, to fill the recently vacated position of Director for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).

Jan. 14, 2003

Letters to the Baltimore Sun from Director NSA and Director Public Affairs in response to the 2 January 2003 article titled, "NSA still hobbled by power outages"

Letters to the Baltimore Sun from Director NSA and Director Public Affairs in response to the 2 January 2003 article titled, "NSA still hobbled by power outages."