Oct. 15, 2004

National Security Agency Encouraged by Vendor's Progress to Enhance Security

Addressing the audience at the Microsoft Security Summit East on 13 October Mr. Daniel G. Wolf the National Security Agency's Information Assurance Director said "I'm encouraged by the outstanding progress and future plans to enhance the security of operating systems and desktop applications. While vendors strive to do their part when it comes to the need for security the onus is now on the users. Users have to do their part by applying the latest patches and software updates."

Sept. 1, 2004

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

Four pioneers of American cryptology were inducted into the NSA/CSS Hall of Honor today at the National Cryptologic Museum. In his keynote remarks during the induction ceremony Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service highlighted the distinguished achievements of each of the inductees.

July 13, 2004

NSA/CSS and U.S. Naval Security Group - Dedicate New Aircraft at National Vigilance Park

Today NSA Director Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF and RADM Joseph D. Burns USN Commander Naval Security Group Command hosted the dedication of a U.S. Navy EA-3B Skywarrior jet aircraft at National Vigilance Park.

June 16, 2004

NSA/CSS and State of Maryland Enter New Partnership "First of Its Kind"

This afternoon NSA Director Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF and Maryland Governor The Honorable Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. signed a precedent-setting Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes a partnership between NSA and the State to advance technology in Maryland.

May 27, 2004

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

On 27 May 2004 Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service honored the service and sacrifice of SP4 James T. Davis USA during the Agency's annual Memorial Day Observance.

May 7, 2004

The United States Merchant Marine Academy wins the 2004 Cyber Defense Exercise

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) took top honors recently 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.

May 5, 2004

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

The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security jointly announce the designation of the following universities as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education for academic years 2004 through 2007.

April 22, 2004

National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form New Partnership to Increase National Focus on Cyber Security Education

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) and the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an agreement to expand the NSA Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education Program.

April 7, 2004

National Security Agency To Hire 1500 People by September 2004

The National Security Agency intends to hire approximately 1,500 people by September 2004 in an effort to meet the increasing needs of the ever-changing Intelligence Community.

Feb. 26, 2004

National Security Agency / Central Security Service Launches New Web Site

On 24 February 2004 the National Security Agency/Central Security Service announced its new and improved Internet web site. Located at the same Internet protocol address the new site offers a drastically enhanced graphical design complete with interactive navigation and multimedia elements.