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Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: NIST Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance, Develops GPS-Free Backup for Timing Systems
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Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2:00 am local time
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Zero Trust Cybersecurity: ‘Never Trust, Always Verify’

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What Laser Color Do You Like?

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FORENSICS@NIST 2020

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6 2020
NIST is closely monitoring guidance from Federal, State, and local health authorities on the outbreak of COVID-19. To
NIST Vehicle Teleoperation Forum to be held November 13, 2020

NIST Vehicle Teleoperation Forum

Fri, Nov 13 2020, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Join NIST on Friday, November 13, 2020 for a full day virtual forum designed to bring leaders industry, academia, and