Nov. 20, 2000

NSA Moves Forward with Reformed Acquisition Program

On 8 November 2000 the National Security Agency successfully accomplished its initial acquisition milestone under its new acquisition program and released a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry for concept studies.

Oct. 11, 2000

NSA Director Tops Speakers' List for National Information Systems Security Conference

National Security Agency Director Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden headlines the Opening Plenary Session of the National Information Systems Security Conference to be held October 16-19 at the Convention Center in Baltimore Maryland.

Oct. 10, 2000

New Exhibit to be Unveiled at the National Cryptologic Museum

On 13 October 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Michael J. Jacobs Deputy Director of Information Systems Security National Security Agency will officiate at the unveiling of a new National Cryptologic Museum exhibit dedicated to the SIGSALY the first worldwide secure digital voice communications system.

Sept. 11, 2000

New Exhibit Showcases Vital Role of Cryptology in the Korean Conflict

On 18 September 2000 at 6:00 p.m. Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF Director National Security Agency/Chief Central Security Service will officiate at the unveiling of a new National Cryptologic Museum exhibit highlighting the vital role cryptology played in several crucial events during the Korean conflict.

Aug. 29, 2000

NIAP Approves First Private Industry Testing Labs for Common Criteria Evaluations

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have announced the approval of the first four private industry testing laboratories to perform information technology security product evaluations according to procedures established by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP).

July 31, 2000

Director of National Security Agency Welcomes MG Harry D. Gatanas, Senior Acquisition Executive

Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden USAF Director National Security Agency has created a new executive-level position to oversee the Agency's acquisition process and has appointed retired Major General Harry D. Gatanas for the position.

July 10, 2000

William B. Black, Jr., Former NSA Employee, Nominated as New Deputy Director

National Security Agency (NSA) Director Lt Gen Michael V. Hayden has nominated former Agency employee Mr. William B. Black Jr. as the next Deputy Director of the Agency pending approval by the Secretary of Defense and the President of the United States.

July 10, 2000

National Security Agency's Deputy Director Receives Top Intelligence Community Medal

National Security Agency (NSA) Deputy Director and Massachusetts native Barbara McNamara recently received the highest honor within the United States Intelligence Community for her almost four decades of service to the country.

June 7, 2000

NSA to Pursue Government-Industry Partnership for Information Technology Infrastructure Services

In a move to modernize and improve its information technology infrastructure (ITI) the National Security Agency plans to pursue private sector performance of its non-mission related IT support.

May 23, 2000

Membership in International Computer Security Arrangement Increases to Thirteen Nations

International support is growing for a common information technology (IT) security product evaluation methodology, as six additional countries join the Common Criteria Mutual Recognition Arrangement.