Jan. 24, 2005

NSA and NIST Announce Public Availability of the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF)

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) jointly announce the public availability of the specification for the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF).

Jan. 6, 2005

NSA's Center for Cryptologic History Calls for Papers and Panels

The National Security Agency's Center for Cryptologic History is calling for proposals for papers or panels for its 2005 Symposium on Cryptologic History.

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."

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 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.

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).

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/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.