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Dec. 9, 2011

NSA Launches New Crypto Mobile Game App

Fort Meade MD. - The National Security Agency (NSA) announced today the launch of "NSA CryptoChallenge " a mobile cryptograph game app available free of charge from the Apple App Store.

Nov. 10, 2011

NSA/CSS Adds Three Heroes to the Cryptologic Memorial Wall

Today GEN Keith B. Alexander USA Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service paid special tribute to CTRCS David B. McLendon USN; Sgt Lucas T. Pyeatt USMC; and CTR1 Michael J. Strange USN at a Memorial Ceremony held here.

Oct. 20, 2011

NSA Official Discusses Importance of Disability Employment Awareness

Recruiting talented people with disabilities is a priority at the National Security Agency which relies on a wide range of employees to help keep the nation safe Dr. Harvey Davis NSA's Director of Installations and Logistics told 300 participants at this year's Disability Mentoring Day National Launch at Malcolm X College.

Oct. 5, 2011

NSA's 2nd Annual Trusted Computing Conference Aims to Build a Decisive Defense

Trusted computing technologies and solutions are like fear-provoking bouncers who prevent anyone lacking the necessary credentials from entering a popular attraction - or they quickly nab the rare gatecrasher.

Sept. 23, 2011

National Cryptologic Museum Holds Civil War Signals Day

The National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) hosted live exhibitions of Civil War telegraphy and flag signaling on Saturday 17 September to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War.

May 3, 2011

NSA Holds Its First "Take Your Child to Work Day"

April 28 - About 200 children of National Security Agency employees were given a peek into the world of NSA as they tackled cryptology problems learned about the value of being multilingual and heard from a leading cybersecurity expert at NSA's first "Take Your Child to Work Day."

Dec. 29, 2010

NSA Honored at DoD's 30th Annual Disability Awards Ceremony

Allen Meadows was only 19 when a suspension chain gave out as he worked underneath a car leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.

Oct. 27, 2010

National Cryptologic Museum Unveils Dr. David Kahn Collection

Yesterday eminent cryptologic historian Dr. David Kahn was honored at a ceremony at the National Security Agency's (NSA) National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) for the contribution of his collection to the museum library.

Oct. 22, 2010

NSA/CSS National Cryptologic Museum To Unveil Dr. David Kahn Collection

Dr. David Kahn, prolific writer and historian on the art of cryptology, will be honored at a ceremony to commemorate his significant donation. The ceremony will include an unveiling and ribbon-cutting of the "Dr. David Kahn Collection."

Oct. 18, 2010

Introducing the CyberTwins™, NSA's Newest CryptoKids®

In observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) is proud to announce two new additions to the CryptoKids® family.