ETA Statement on the Release of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s Draft Cybersecurity Framework

Statement by Jason Oxman, Chief Executive Officer, Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), regarding the release of NIST’s Draft Cybersecurity Framework.

“The payments industry understands the importance of protecting networks and data, and we appreciate the collaborative efforts led by NIST which sought significant input from both public and private stakeholders. The payments industry has a long history of developing innovative solutions to ensure privacy and security in transactions. We look forward to continuing to work with NIST to encourage a collaborative approach that relies on existing standards.”

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About ETA

The Electronic Transactions Association is an international trade association representing more than 500 companies that offer electronic transaction processing products and services. ETA’s mission is to advance the payments industry profession by providing leadership through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.