Lockheed Martin Joins National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Board

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) today announced that Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has joined the nonprofit organization's board of directors. Charles Croom, Vice President of Cyber Security Solutions at Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, will represent the company on the NCSA board.

NCSA is a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to cybersecurity awareness and public education.  It brings together government, corporate, non-profit, and academic organizations to work toward empowering a digital citizenry on how they can stay safe and secure online at home, work and school.

Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest global security and information technology companies, joins NCSA's growing and diverse board, which includes members from AT&T, ADP, Cisco, EMC, Google, McAfee, Microsoft, SAIC and Symantec.

"Lockheed Martin, with its deep experience working with federal government agencies, brings a unique vantage point to cybersecurity and cybersafety that will tremendously benefit NCSA's outreach and education programs," said NCSA Executive Director Michael Kaiser.  "NCSA is excited to partner with Lockheed Martin, and we welcome Charles Croom to the board of officers."

At Lockheed Martin, Croom leads the company's cybersecurity strategy, drawing from his 35 years of experience in distinguished service, leadership and technology management in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in October 2008, Croom was a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General as well as the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and the Commander of the Joint Task Force for Global Network Operations.  

At DISA, he led a worldwide organization of more than 6,600 military and civilian personnel to serve the information technology and telecommunication needs of the President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other key government stakeholders. Croom is now retired from the military.  

"As the largest provider of information technology to the U.S. government, cybersecurity is tantamount to all aspects of Lockheed Martin's business, and our rich domain experience has provided us with a valuable perspective that will help enrich the Internet safety and security landscape for all Americans," Croom said.  "Lockheed Martin is excited to join the NCSA board with its distinguished technology member companies, and we look forward to partnering as we work together to help raise awareness and educate Americans on the importance of cybersecurity."

About The National Cyber Security Alliance

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization. Through collaboration with the government, corporate, non-profit and academic sectors, the mission of the NCSA is to empower a digital citizenry to use the Internet securely and safely protecting themselves and the technology they use and the digital assets we all share. NCSA works to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities.   Visit www.staysafeonline.org for more information.

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2009 sales of $45.2 billon.

For more information about Lockheed Martin visit the company's Web site at www.lockheedmartin.com.

SOURCE National Cyber Security Alliance