# National Cryptologic Foundation **Entity class:** Cryptologic education and heritage foundation **Founded:** 1996 ## Definition The **National Cryptologic Foundation** supports cryptologic heritage, cybersecurity education, professional exchange, and the National Cryptologic Museum. Its role has expanded from museum support into a broader convening and education mission. ## Relationships - **events:** [[wiki/National Cryptologic Foundation Anniversary Events|National Cryptologic Foundation Anniversary Events]], [[wiki/Cocktails and Codebreakers|Cocktails and Codebreakers]], and [[wiki/Decoding 30|Decoding 30]]. - **institutional neighbor:** [[wiki/National Security Agency|National Security Agency]]. - **collection:** [[collections/Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the Intelligence Environment|Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the Intelligence Environment]]. ## Sources / Provenance - [National Cryptologic Foundation — 30th anniversary and history](https://cryptologicfoundation.org/programs/30th-anniversary/)