The CyberScoop 50 Awards recognize outstanding achievements in cybersecurity, and NIST has been honored with multiple awards for their contributions to the field. Cherilyn Pascoe, a NIST employee, received the ‘Government Leadership’ award for her work in implementing effective cybersecurity measures and demonstrating leadership in her field. The ‘Innovation of the Year’ award was given to NIST’s Post Quantum Cryptography Standards project, which focuses on addressing the challenges posed by quantum computing and promoting the development of post-quantum cryptography to ensure the long-term security of digital networks and information.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/nist-wins-multiple-cyberscoop-50-awards
Keywords: Post-Quantum, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Standards
