Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Events and Efforts Supporting National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week, 10434 [2018-04732]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• National Institute of Standards and Technology

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 10434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04732]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Events and 
Efforts Supporting National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on 
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before May 8, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th 
and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via the internet 
at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to The NICE Program Office, (301) 975-5048; 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    As part of NIST's charge for National Cybersecurity Awareness and 
Education outlined in the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014, the 
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) energizes and 
promotes a robust network and an ecosystem of cybersecurity education, 
training, and workforce development. NICE, led by NIST, fulfills this 
mission by coordinating with government, academic, and industry 
partners to build on existing successful programs, facilitate change 
and innovation, and bring leadership and vision to increase the number 
of skilled cybersecurity professionals helping to keep our Nation 
secure.
    Further, in support of the NICE Strategic Plan goals and 
objectives, the National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week has been 
established to inspire, educate, and engage children through adults to 
pursue careers in cybersecurity. The annual week-long celebration 
provides for learning about the contributions, innovations, and 
opportunities that can be found by exploring cybersecurity as a field 
of study or career choice. The NICE community is encouraged to organize 
and participate in activities and initiatives during the week that:
     Create excitement around increasing public awareness and 
engagement in building a strong cybersecurity workforce.
     Emphasize the demand and opportunities in the field of 
cybersecurity.
     Increase awareness around the multiple career options 
within the field of cybersecurity.
     Highlight the numerous pathways to enter the cybersecurity 
career field.
     Showcase programs that increase participation of women, 
minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and other 
underrepresented populations in the cybersecurity workforce.
     Advance the NICE Strategic Plan objective to inspire 
cybersecurity career awareness with students.
    NICE Program Office strives to provide a comprehensive list of 
activities as described above to enable collaboration and growth.

II. Method of Collection

    The primary method of collection will be via an electronic 
(internet) submission form.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 0693-XXXX (New collection).
    Form Number(s): None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations; Not-
for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal government; Federal 
government;
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 42 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.00.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

Sheleen Dumas,
Departmental Lead PRA Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-04732 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am]
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