The letter from EDUCAUSE, represented by Senior Advisor Jarret S. Cummings, responds to the NIST’s request for comments on cybersecurity for research and development. EDUCAUSE, an association of over 2,100 colleges, universities, and related organizations focused on advancing higher education through IT, thanks NIST for considering input from the higher education sector and formally submits the community’s collective response via the prescribed format. The letter emphasizes the importance of ongoing dialogue between NIST and higher education IT professionals, noting that collaborative discussion sessions would foster a more thorough exchange of ideas and enhance the value and practicality of future NIST guidance on research cybersecurity.
EDUCAUSE also highlights its partnership with the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), noting the value of including COGR’s perspective—representing over 200 research universities—in any future discussions. The letter conveys a willingness to facilitate and participate in further conversations with NIST, offering to clarify submitted feedback as needed and voicing an appreciation for engagement that draws on a range of research and cybersecurity insights. Overall, EDUCAUSE positions itself and its partners as valuable collaborators in shaping effective cybersecurity policies for the research community.
