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A minor plot twist: Comment period extended for PART of SP 800-63-3

March 31, 2017

… blogs aren’t the typical medium for getting emotional. But we (Paul and Mike), and the rest of our incredible team at NIST, have truly been moved by the support, encouragement, and engagement you’ve provided as we embarked simultaneously on this …

Announcing Draft Special Publication 800-63-3: Digital Authentication Guideline!

May 8, 2016

… into its independent parts: identity proofing, authenticators, and federated assertions and provide three assurance levels for each of identity proofing and … there but we expect to remove it in a future revision. We address the security required for centralized biometric matching. We have …

Cybersecurity Insights Blog: Year-In-Review

December 11, 2019

Kristina Rigopoulos

… blog! From rebranding the blog to better align with our goals and content lineup plans, to launching a new blog series, to sharing our successes and updating you on our progress… we have tried to make the … and important announcements. Our first post featured ITL’s Computer Security Division Chief Matt Scholl, who provided an intriguing look at …

International Engagement Blog: Singapore International Cyber Week, the Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and Training, and More

December 1, 2022

Amy Mahn

… on the Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 update . International engagement and alignment with international standards are important themes for the 2.0 update and will drive changes to ensure global relevance. As part of this … Mexico to discuss 5G cybersecurity and the ongoing work on the 5G security project at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence …

NIST Seeks Input on International Aspects of the Cybersecurity Framework, Other Resources

March 31, 2022

Amy Mahn

… Framework, especially as we continue to see international adaptions and use cases to address emerging risks. Recently translated into French and Ukrainian , the Framework is now available in 10 languages , and … “Getting Started with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Quick Start Guide” translated into Spanish and Portuguese “Ransomware Risk …

It’s Always Cybersecurity Awareness Month for the NIST International Cybersecurity Framework Team

November 12, 2019

Amy Mahn

… While you were planning for Halloween and other fall festivities in October, I hope you didn’t miss out on … raise awareness about the importance of standards across the globe – and NIST put the Cybersecurity Framework at the top of its list of things to celebrate. For NIST, international alignment and engaging with the international community on the Cybersecurity …

Sharpening the Focus on Product Requirements and Cybersecurity Risks: Updating Foundational Activities for IoT Product Manufacturers

September 30, 2025

Barbara Cuthill, Michael Fagan

… December 10, 2025 . Over the past few months, NIST has been revising and updating Foundational Activities for IoT Product Manufacturers (NIST … 1 Initial Public Draft) , which describes recommended pre-market and post-market activities for manufacturers to develop products that meet their customers’ cybersecurity needs and expectations. Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments and …

Data Distribution in Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning

February 22, 2024

David Darais, Joseph Near, Dave Buckley, Mark Durkee

… federated learning. The series is a collaboration between NIST and the UK government’s Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA), previously known as the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation. Learn more and read all the posts published to date at NIST’s Privacy Engineering …

HELP WANTED: Growing a Workforce for Managing Privacy Risk

August 19, 2020

Naomi Lefkovitz, Dylan Gilbert

… framework roadmap stated , “Further development of a knowledgeable and skilled privacy workforce (to include privacy practitioners and other personnel whose duties require an understanding of privacy … of data.” Unfortunately, we’ve heard consistently that recruitment and development is a challenge. Now is the time to make headway on this …

Journey into the Immersive Frontier: Preliminary NIST Research on Cybersecurity and Privacy Standards for Immersive Technologies

January 10, 2024

Dylan Gilbert, Michael Fagan

… Words like “metaverse” and “augmented reality” may conjure up thoughts of friends in headsets … the streets at night in search of PokéStops. Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies (“immersive technologies”) have entered … access to education , improve manufacturing , bolster accessibility , and train workforces in healthcare and retail . Immersive technologies …

Identity Ecosystem Steering Group Forges Ahead, Next Plenary Meeting Set for October 29-30

September 11, 2012

… to the group’s kickoff meeting, the Oct. 29-30 meeting will be open and free for anyone interested in attending. Click here to register … the work launched in Chicago, including finalizing the IDESG charter and by-laws, and meeting with and hearing from Standing Committees and Working …

Let’s talk about IoT device security

February 4, 2019

Katerina Megas

… cybersecurity capabilities that could be a baseline for IoT devices, and we want to hear from you! In September 2018, NIST released draft … , a publication to help federal agencies manage IoT cybersecurity and privacy risks. Over the course of related stakeholder engagement, … comments received during the NISTIR 8228 public comment period, and the Report to the President on Enhancing the Resilience of the …