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Jan. 6, 2012

NSA/CSS Unveils New Hawaii Center

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service marked today the completion of a new regional operations center, officially named the CAPT Joseph J. Rochefort Building, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony where officials emphasized how the $358 million project will help to further integrate national security efforts.

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. 28, 2011

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 John C. Inglis Deputy Director National Security Agency highlighted the distinguished achievements of each of the inductees:

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. 11, 2011

National Cryptologic Museum Opens New Exhibit on Nation's Past Secrets

The National Cryptologic Museum (NCM), which reveals many of the nation's most vital secrets in history, the people who created and broke codes, and the tools they used, announces a new Cryptologic Treasures exhibit.

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. 28, 2011

National Security Agency to Award $84,000 in Scholarships to Student Winners of the 2011 Maryland Cyber Challenge - The State's First

The National Security Agency will fund college scholarships for the high school and college student winners of the Maryland Cyber Challenge & Conference in October - a move to encourage young Marylanders to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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.

July 13, 2011

2011 National Centers of Academic Excellence Designees Announced

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have jointly announced the designation of 12 institutions as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE) for the years 2011 through 2016 and the designation of three institutions as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R).