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NICE! 10 years in the Making

November 12, 2019
Rodney Petersen
… the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference and Expo turns 10 this year! For a decade, thought leaders from industry, government, academia, and non-profit organizations have come together each year to address the … evolution of the program that was originally started by the National Security Agency in 1999 that was designed to promote higher education …

Time to Get a Bigger Table: Highlights from this week’s White House NSTIC Event

May 25, 2012
… need a bigger table. More than half of the attending firms stood up and pledged to engage on NSTIC in the months to come; many other … on the need to not look at the issue of trusted identity as simply a security or an economic one, but rather an issue that considers economic, privacy and security voices in concert with one another.  It was a message that …

Identity Ecosystem Steering Group Leadership Nominations

August 10, 2012
… stakeholders to review the list of Steering Group leadership nominees and consider nominating others for one of the 18 leadership positions. … (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) Jim Fenton (OneID Inc.) Jay Unger 12. Security Gregory Keeley (TechAmerica) Neville Pattinson (Gemalto) … Paul Vogel (US Postal Service) Graham Whitehead (North American Security Products Organization (NASPO)) …

NIST International Engagement Updates: CSF 2.0 Update Workshop and More

September 26, 2022
Amy Mahn
… The subject of international alignment and alignment with international resources continues to be an important … resources with a delegation from Jordan and discussed our 5G security project with visitors from Australia. We welcomed visitors from … also participated in the U.S.-India dialogue hosted by the National Security Council and hosted the visiting India delegation at the NCCoE …

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Cybersecurity Workforce

June 11, 2025
Karen Wetzel
… as NIST Special Publication 800-181 rev.1 to enable more effective and rapid updates to the NICE Framework Components, including how the … be incorporated into the NICE Framework: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Competency Area: This new Competency Area describes … the risks and opportunities that such activities may present). Security of AI : Technology is constantly evolving and the growing …
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Testing for Differential Privacy Bugs

June 8, 2021
Daniel Kifer
… Kifer’s research spans many topics related to differential privacy and social data, and a selection of his work represents the state of the art in the … we learned that it is fairly easy to introduce bugs in the design and implementation of differentially private algorithms. We also learned …
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Picking Up the Framework’s Pace Internationally

October 10, 2019
Amy Mahn
… Promoting international alignment and engaging with the international community has been an increasingly … the Framework references globally accepted standards, guidelines and practice, organizations in the United States and abroad can use it to efficiently operate in a global environment and … Implementation …

Goals of NSTIC past, present, and future: NCSA guest blog interview

July 15, 2015
… Our friends at the National Cyber Security Alliance recently caught up with Mike Garcia, acting director … into what the NSTIC NPO has accomplished in the last four years and what we’ve got planned in terms of catalyzing the marketplace in the future. Mike also talks about what the NPO is most proud of and how we’re changing things up a bit. Spoiler alert: we’re honing in …

Stepping stones: working to establish a solid foundation for measurement science in the Identity Ecosystem

January 15, 2016
… new Applied Cybersecurity Division with the same energy, passion, and commitment to action that we saw from all attendees over the course … two-day event: “There is an Identity Ecosystem. We have attributes and we use them. We proof identities. We authenticate…but we know that’s … Ecosystem - brainstorming and evaluating approaches, barriers, implementation considerations, and more. So, what’s next? In a few …
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The US Cyber Games Launch First-Ever US Cybersecurity Team

June 10, 2021
Rodney Petersen
… NICE, it is a public-private partnership between academia, industry, and government that is promoting and energizing a community working … .   Lastly, if you’re a Federal Information Security Educator, please consider registering for the upcoming FISSEA … discussion and engagement among members of the Federal Information Security Educators (FISSEA) community. …
Ishika Khemani

Ishika Khemani

March 18, 2026
… Ishika is a cybersecurity strategy and implementation engineer at MITRE, where she works on the development and analysis of cybersecurity policies, strategies, and guidance. …
Diane Wertime

Diane Wertime

January 23, 2026
… Diane is an IT Specialist in NIST’s Privacy Office and Assessment & Authorization Program, currently on detail in the … she was a nonprofit executive dedicated to leveraging people and technology for social impact, as well as a Senior Consultant at … where she provided Strategy & Operations services to the USPS, VA, and other U.S. federal agencies on digital transformation, enterprise …

Unlocking Cybersecurity Talent: The Power of Apprenticeships

November 18, 2024
Marian Merritt
… pathway to qualifying for cybersecurity positions. For employers and job seekers alike, this can make the journey to building a team (or … skilled talent in cybersecurity that benefits both the employer and the new professional.   Let’s commit to supporting this important … experience in the field. The apprentice is guided by a mentor and can expect to gain expertise over one to two years, often …
Mark Durkee

Mark Durkee

January 24, 2024
… Mark Durkee is Head of Data & Technology at the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI). He leads a portfolio of work including the CDEI's … Transparency Recording Standard, privacy enhancing technologies, and a broader programme of work focused on promoting responsible access … working in a variety of technology strategy, architecture and cyber security roles within the UK government, and previously worked as a …
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Dr. Elaine Newton

April 3, 2023
… Newton is a Senior Director at Oracle for Global Standards Policy and Compliance, focused on cybersecurity and AI/ML developments. The views expressed in this blog are my own and … of Oracle . Elaine is also the lead editor of ISO/IEC 27402, baseline security and privacy requirements for IoT devices.  Previously, Elaine …

Katherine Schroeder

November 17, 2022
… Schroeder is an IT specialist at the National Institute for Standards and Technology. Her portfolio includes risk analytics, measurement, and metrics. She also serves as co-chair for the Federal Cybersecurity … an NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service fellow and came to computer security after a career in theater, opera, and live music production. …

Connie LaSalle

October 12, 2022
… technologists at NIST whose work is dedicated to advancing research and standardization of cybersecurity and privacy practices across the digital ecosystem. Connie previously … and the intersection of these topics with U.S. economic and national security interests. Connie brings several years of industry experience …

Bridgett Paradise

August 24, 2022
… Bridgett Paradise, Tenable’s Chief People and Culture Officer, brings more than 30 years of experience to her role. She leads the company’s Human Resources strategy and policies, global recruitment efforts and organizational development programs, all of which drive the …
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Gema Howell

June 10, 2022
… device deployments. Gema also researches methods to improve the security of mobile phones and wearables tailored to first responders. As the cybersecurity lead on … of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0 Principles and Guidelines and drafted accompanying VVSG 2.0 requirements.​ …
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Meghan Anderson

March 31, 2022
… Privacy Engineering Program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce. She supports the … development of privacy engineering, international privacy standards, and privacy risk management guidance. Meghan has a Bachelor’s in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity with a concentration in Cybersecurity and a …
Michael Ogata

Michael Ogata

February 15, 2022
… worked on digital forensics, healthcare standards, mobile application security, cybersecurity for public safety, and cybersecurity for the smart grid. Michael loves science fiction and proudly calls himself a Star Wars fan AND a Trekkie. …
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