http://www.nsa.gov News Articles on NSA.gov en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.nsa.gov Mon, 23 April 2012 17:30:00 EST The U.S. Air Force Academy won this year's Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX), gaining its third trophy since the annual competition began in 2001. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2012/cdx2012.shtml GEN Keith B. Alexander – Commander, U.S. Cyber Command/Director, NSA/Chief, CSS – received the 2012 International Outstanding Public Service Award from the World Affairs Council at a March 26 event in Washington. In his keynote address, he discussed evolving cyber threats and the role of public-private partnerships in cybersecurity. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23415486/Media%20Advisory%20-%20NoVa%20Dinner%202012.pdf Augusta, Georgia, Mar. 5 – The National Security Agency/Central Security Service officially opened the new NSA/CSS Georgia Cryptologic Center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony where officials emphasized how the $286 million complex will provide cryptologic professionals with the latest state-of-the-art tools to conduct signals intelligence operations, train the cryptologic workforce, and enable global communications. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2012/new_facility_georgia.shtml Wahiawa, Oahu, HAWAII, Jan. 6 – 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. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2012/a4_hawaii_final.shtml 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. The game is the latest digital communications effort designed to educate young adults on career opportunities with NSA and recruit the best and brightest to support NSA's cybersecurity initiatives. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2011/cryptochallenge_app.shtml Nov. 29, Fort Meade, MD - 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. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2011/hall_honor_inductees_2011.shtml Nov. 10, Fort Meade, MD - 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. Each of these service members gave their lives, "serving in silence," in the line of duty. The service was attended by family, friends, and distinguished guests. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2011/cyrptologic_memorial_wall_three_new_heroes.shtml The benefits of cloud computing and the constantly evolving nature of cyber threats were among the topics discussed in an Oct. 17 keynote address by GEN Keith B. Alexander – Commander, U.S. Cyber Command/Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service. He was one of 10 featured speakers at the GEOINT Symposium, the nation's largest intelligence event held each year. http://geointv.com/archive/geoint-2011-gen-keith-b-alexander-u-s-army-commander-uscybercom-director-nsa/ Oct. 14, Chicago, IL - 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. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2011/disability_awareness.shtml FORT MEADE, Md. – 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. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2011/new_nations_past_secrets.shtml ORLANDO, Fla. – 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. They're effective. They're available. And using them for cyber defense makes good business sense. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2011/2nd_trusted_computing.shtml