NSA News & Highlights

Dec. 3, 2008

NSA/CSS National Cryptologic Museum Dedicates The Magic of PURPLE Exhibit

Today Lieutenant General Keith B. Alexander Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service dedicated the PURPLE exhibit at the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) located in Ft. Meade Maryland.

Nov. 6, 2008

NSA/CSS Inducts Five Pioneers into The National Cryptologic Museum's Hall of Honor

Five pioneers of American cryptology were inducted into the NSA/CSS Hall of Honor today at the National Cryptologic Museum.

Sept. 3, 2008

NSA/CSS Remembers the 50th Anniversary of the Last Flight of C-130 60528

On September 2, 2008, Mr. John C. Inglis, Deputy Director, National Security Agency, welcomed family and friends to the National Vigilance Park and Aerial Reconnaissance Memorial to pay special tribute to the crew of flight 60528, shot down by two Soviet MiGs 50 years ago today.

Sept. 2, 2008

National Vigilance Park 50th Anniversary Memorial Service

Transcript of Remarks made by Mr. John C. Inglis, Deputy Director, National Security Agency, at the 50th Anniversary Memorial Service at National Vigilance Park on September 2, 2008.

May 28, 2008

NSA/CSS Adds New Name to Cryptologic Memorial Wall

On 28 May 2008 LTG Keith B. Alexander USA Director National Security Agency/ Chief Central Security Service paid special tribute to SGT Trista L. Moretti at a Memorial Ceremony.

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."