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NIST Seeks Comments on Major Revision to Industrial Control Systems Security Guide

May 15, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued for public review and comment a proposed major update to its Guide to Industrial Control

NIST Digital Forensic Resource Honored with a National Innovation Award

May 15, 2014

The National Digital Stewardship Alliance Innovation Working Group is honoring NIST for a software archive that has proven highly valuable to digital forensic

Meeting: Energy Sector Identity and Access Management Use Case

Tue, May 20 2014

This a meeting of vendors who have responded to a Federal Register notice regarding the project " Securing Networked

Independent Committee Begins Review of NIST's Cryptographic Material and Development Process

May 14, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced today that its primary advisory committee, the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

NIST Develops Test and Measurement Tools for Internet Routing Security

May 14, 2014

The NIST-developed RPKI-Monitor ( http://rpki-monitor.antd.nist.gov/) provides continuous test and measurement of the emerging Resource Public Key

Spartanburg, S.C., Fire Experiments Will Test New Firefighting Tactics

May 13, 2014

Fire researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will return to Spartanburg, S.C., on May 15-21, 2014, as part of a collaborative

New NIST Guidelines Aim to Help IT System Developers Build Security In From the Ground Up — Public Comments Welcomed

May 13, 2014

A new initiative by computer security experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks to bring widely recognized systems and software

FDNY Says 'Thanks' to NIST Engineers

May 13, 2014

Most New Yorkers may not realize it, but their first responders are better equipped for search and hazmat operations thanks, in part, to standard test methods

Newtonian constant of gravitation workshop at NIST

Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 10 2014

To refine the plan for the Newtonian Constant of Gravitation International Consortium and to exchange ideas for

NIST Cloud Computing Forensic Science

NOTE: The information provided on this page is maintained for archival information. Please visit the “ NIST Cloud Computing Forensic Science” project page for

Tattoo Recognition Technology

The Tattoo Recognition Technology Program features a family of activities designed with goals to evaluate and measure image-based tattoo recognition technology

NIST Invites Forensic DNA Analysts to Webinar on Mixture Interpretation

May 7, 2014

Forensic DNA analysts are invited to participate in a webinar on DNA mixture interpretation on Wednesday, May 28, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET. The National

NanoFab Tool: Bachur & Associates LS-200FSX Photoresist Stabilization System

The Bachur & Associates LS-200FSX Photoresist Stabilization System provides deep-ultraviolet (DUV) flood exposure and resist curing. The system strengthens

Schematic of the Suss MicroTec Delta12 Developer System.

NanoFab Tool: Suss MicroTec Delta12AQ Automated Resist Developer

The Suss MicroTec Delta12AQ is an automated photoresist developer station which supports temperature controlled spray photoresist development. The cassette-to

Schematic of the Suss MicroTec ACS200 Resist Coat System

NanoFab Tool: Suss MicroTec ACS200 Automated Resist Coater

The Suss MicroTec ACS200 is an automated photoresist coating and baking station with cassette-to-cassette substrate operation. It supports both spin coating and

Photograph of the Nanonex NX-2000 Nano-Imprint Lithography System.

NanoFab Tool: Nanonex NX-2000 Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) System

The Nanonex NX-2000 Nanoimprinter provides users with the capability to replicate surface patterns with feature sizes down to 10 nm over large areas at a low

Schematic of the NIST focused lithium ion beam microscope

This FIB Doesn't Lie: New NIST Microscope Sees What Others Can't

May 6, 2014

Microscopes don't exactly lie, but their limitations affect the truths they can tell. For example, when operated in their most typical high-energy modes

Nanotube-Infused Clothing May Protect Against Chemical Weapons

May 6, 2014

Nerve agents are among the world's most feared chemical weapons, but scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a

Photo of a burnt faceplate from a firefighter's gear

NIST Releases 2013 Department of Commerce Technology Transfer Report

May 6, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the Department of Commerce's (DOC) 2013 Technology Transfer Report. The annual report

Photograph of the Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator.

NanoFab Tool: Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator

The Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator uses a high resolution laser to expose photoresist with features as small as 700 nm. This system is

Photograph of the ASML PAS5500/275D Stepper.

NanoFab Tool: ASML PAS5500/275D Stepper

The ASML PAS 5500/275D is a high throughput i-line stepper. It utilizes 5X reduction and projection capability with step and repeat to transfer photomask

NCCoE Seeks Vendors to Develop Model IT Asset Management System for Financial Services Companies

May 6, 2014

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is seeking collaborators to provide products and technical expertise to create a model, standards-based

NIST DNA Analyst Webinar Series: Probabilistic Genotyping and Software Programs (Part 1)

Wed, May 28 2014

NIST will host a series of free webinars focused on topics of interest to DNA analysts. This four-hour webinar will be

Register Now for NIST Mobile Forensics Workshop and Webcast

May 7, 2014

Registration is now open for the free NIST Mobile Forensics Workshop and Webcast to be held Wednesday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the National

Government Issues R&D Agenda for "Net-Zero" Energy Green Buildings

October 22, 2008

WASHINGTON—Today, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released a report describing R&D activities that could decrease use of natural resources

Livestock and Animal Scales

Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 10 2014

This 3 day seminar will teach students how to properly inspect and test livestock and animal scales, i.e., perform an

NIST Revises Guide to Use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) in Networks

April 30, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an update to a document that helps computer administrators maintain the security of

Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) 9th Plenary Meeting

Tue, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 19 2014

On June 17-19, the 9th IDESG Plenary Meeting will be hosted at NIST. In-person and virtual participation is free and

Traceability Assessments for Weights and Measures

Fri, Jun 6 2014

This 2 hour webinar will introduce Metrological Traceability for Weights and Measures officials and directors

OWM and NVLAP Application (Submission) Processes

Wed, Jun 4 2014

This 2 hour webinar is for State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review submission requirements for laboratory

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