Cyber Sidekicks Sought: NIST Recruits Firms for Hack-Fighting Fun
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking businesses interested in joining new cybersecurity projects to submit Letters of Interest (LoI). This is a routine update to keep the process smooth and efficient, with about 120 participants expected to spend around 2 hours each on their submissions. Comments on this info collection are open for 30 days, helping NIST improve and reduce paperwork hassle.
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