NSA News & Highlights

May 15, 2008

NSA and DHS Announce the first Designees of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research, 2008

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly announce the designation of the following universities as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R) for the years 2008 - 2013.

May 15, 2008

NSA and DHS Announce the 2008 Designations of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly announce the designation of the following universities as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education for academic years 2008 through 2013.

April 30, 2008

West Point Wins NSA's Annual Test Of Cyber Defense

For the second consecutive year the highly-coveted Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX) Trophy will reside at West Point.

April 17, 2008

8th Annual Cyber Defense Exercise

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Information Assurance Directorate will host the 8th Annual Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX) 21-24 April 2008.

Feb. 5, 2008

National Cryptologic Museum Exhibits Hobo Signs

The National Cryptologic Museum opened a new exhibit entitled "Looking for a Sign: Hobo Communication in the Depression."

Dec. 20, 2007

NSA Announces the Winners of the 17th Annual Frank B. Rowlett Awards for Information Assurance

Lieutenant General Keith B. Alexander Director NSA/CSS and the NSA Information Assurance Deputy Director Ms. Joan Ruhl announced the recipients of the 17th Annual Frank B. Rowlett Awards for Information Assurance at a ceremony held at NSA Headquarters Fort Meade MD last month.

Dec. 11, 2007

NSA/CSS National Cryptologic Museum Unveils New Polish Enigma Exhibit

On 11 December 2007, Lieutenant General Keith B. Alexander, Director, National Security Agency (NSA), Chief, Central Security Agency; Minister Wojciech Flera, Charge D'Affaires Ad Interim; Lieutenant Colonel Pawel Lechowicz, Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Agency, unveiled the new Polish Enigma exhibit at the National Cryptologic Museum located in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

Oct. 25, 2007

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.

Aug. 30, 2007

NSA/CSS Hawaii Groundbreaking Advances National Security

The National Security Agency/Central Security Service broke ground for its new operations facility

July 24, 2007

NSA/CSS Adds New Name to Cryptologic Memorial Wall

Petty Officer Daugherty, USN, a Cryptologic Technician Technical was a member of Navy Information Operations Command Norfolk, who was deployed in direct support of Commander, Naval Special Warfare Group TWO's Tactical Support Center.