http://www.nsa.gov News Articles on NSA.gov en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.nsa.gov Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EST Oct. 3 - The National Security Agency's new program to prime college students for careers in cyber operations garnered an Education Award at the SANS 2012 National Cybersecurity Innovation Conference, held this week in Baltimore. NSA's program raised the bar for colleges and created attractive incentives, the SANS Institute said. http://www.sans.org FORT MEADE, MD—Four heroes of American cryptology were inducted into the NSA/CSS Cryptologic 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/2012/hall_honor_inductees.shtml The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have jointly announced the designation of 52 colleges and universities as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, Information Assurance Research, and in Information Assurance 2-Year Education for the years 2012 through 2017. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2012/academic_excellence_designees.shtml May 29, Fort Meade, MD - Today, GEN Keith B. Alexander, USA, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, paid special tribute to SGT Andrew J. Creighton, USA; SSG Michael W. Hosey, USA; SGT Christopher L. Muniz, USA, at a memorial ceremony held here. 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/2012/cryptologic_memorial_wall.shtml The National Security Agency has launched a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations Program to ultimately yield a larger pool of professionals with expertise in this area. http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/press_room/2012/new_college_cyber_ops_program.shtml 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