April 26, 2022

NSA and GCHQ innovators inducted into Cryptologic Hall of Honor

Partnership, collaboration, and creative innovation was a common thread for the latest pioneers recently inducted into the Cryptologic Hall of Honor at the National Security Agency (NSA). Clifford Cocks, James Ellis, Malcolm Williamson, Joseph Gilligan Jr., and Jack Mortick were commended by GEN Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Director, NSA/Chief CSS, and George Barnes, Deputy Director, NSA, for their pioneering accomplishments in the field of American cryptology — and as the first class to be awarded the NSA Public Service Medallion.

Feb. 26, 2021

The most prestigious trophy

FT. MEADE, Md. — One June 2, 1948, Sir Edward Travis, director of the U.K.’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), sent a letter to “Joe,” Captain Joseph Wenger, of the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Activity, Washington. Both organizations were successors to the wartime units that had cooperated in exploiting the communications of the Axis Powers in World War II.

April 27, 2000

NSA Deputy Director Accepts New Assignment

The Director National Security Agency (NSA) Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden has nominated Miss Barbara McNamara currently the Deputy Director for the position of Special United States Liaison Officer London England.