General Announcement: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Launch of New Industry Engagement Platform
Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cc938ec6461f4bb9b0b92cefa6bafaff/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a new Industry Engagement Platform (IEP) aimed at enhancing collaboration with market innovators in cybersecurity and infrastructure security. This platform facilitates two-way communication, allowing industry representatives to present new technologies and innovations directly to CISA subject matter experts, thereby supporting the agency's mission to stay ahead of emerging capabilities and market trends. Organizations with relevant technology capabilities, particularly in areas such as information technology security controls and post-quantum cryptology, are encouraged to participate in an information session scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, and can sign up through the provided Microsoft Virtual Events link. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact CISA Industry Engagement at cisaindustryengagement@cisa.dhs.gov.

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    CISA Industry Engagement
    cisaindustryengagement@cisa.dhs.gov
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