Five Cryptologists Added to National Security Agency Cryptologic Hall of Honor

Five "cryptologic greats" were inducted into the NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor today at the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM). ADM Michael S. Rogers, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service presided over the ceremony and highlighted the distinguished achievements of each of the inductees: Ralph W. Adams, Charles R. Lord, William O. Marks, Robert J. "Mac" McNelis and Virginia Jenkins Riley.

The Hall of Honor was created in 1999 to pay special tribute to the pioneers and heroes who rendered distinguished service to American cryptology. The standards are high for induction into this great hall. The individuals honored were innovators over their entire careers or made major contributions to the structure and processes of American cryptology. The men and women who have been inducted to the Hall of Honor are all greats in the once silent world of cryptology. Through the National Cryptologic School (NCS), NSA offers numerous learning opportunities for intelligence professionals.  Which other candidates for the NSA Cryptologic Hall of Honor would your recommend? Share your comments with the Cloud and Cyber Security Center.