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NIST Appoints Cherilyn Pascoe as New Director of the NCCoE

Cherilyn Pascoe has been selected to serve as the new permanent director of NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, effective Monday July 31, 2023.

Cherilyn Pascoe

As NCCoE director, Cherilyn will provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the NCCoE, continue to align the NCCoE's work with the industry, government, and NIST priorities, and strengthen and grow relationships with key stakeholders. In this role, Cherilyn will continue to leverage and build on the important work that has been completed since the NCCoE started back in 2012.

Since joining NIST in September 2021, Cherilyn has served as the Cybersecurity Framework program lead, supported the Trustworthy AI Program, helped to streamline processes for reviewing proposed legislation, and made many other valuable contributions. Please join us in welcoming Cherilyn in this new role!

Released August 1, 2023, Updated August 2, 2023