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Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule: Call for Comments on SP 800-66, Revision 1

April 29, 2021

NIST is planning to update NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-66, Revision 1, An Introductory Resource Guide for Implementing the Health Insurance Portability

Elizabeth Benham, Leader, Metric (SI) Program

2021 USMA Fellow - Elizabeth Benham

For going above and beyond in helping to advance U.S. Metric Association’s (USMA) goal of "completing the US conversion to the International

Calibration Services: Proficiency Tests for X-Ray Air Kerma within the Quality System

Proficiency tests have been offered by the Dosimetry Group to support air-kerma traceability since the 1980’s. The Quality Management System incorporates the

NICE Webinar: Accredited Credential Programs- Building Trust Between Employers and Credential Providers Through Rigorous Assessments

Wed, May 19 2021, 2:00 - 3:00pm EDT

The PowerPoint slides used during this webinar are available here. Download the Continuing Education Units form

Identifying Individual Molecules: NIST Study Suggests How to Build a Better ‘Nanopore’ Biosensor

April 27, 2021

Researchers have spent more than three decades developing and studying miniature biosensors that can identify single molecules. In five to 10 years, when such

Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Webinar: Assessment Policies, Strategies, and Practices for Cybersecurity Hiring

Tue, Jul 27 2021, 1:30 - 3:00pm EDT

The PowerPoint slides used during this webinar are available here. Speakers: Karen Wetzel Manager of the NICE Framework

5736 Information Session: Metric System Education Resources

Sat, May 22 2021, 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT

The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is easy to use and learn when taught using

NICE Framework Success Story: President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition

By Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Use: Use: Talent Management ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...

ACMD Seminar: Reverse Turing Tests for Distinguishing AI-generated texts from Human-written texts

Adaku Uchendu College of Information Sciences and Technology, Pennsylvania State University Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 3:00 EDT (1:00 MDT) A...

ACMD Seminar: Mathematically Investigating Retinitis Pigmentosa

Danielle Brager Applied and Computational Mathematics Division, NIST Tuesday, May 11, 3:00 EDT (1:00 MDT) A video of this talk is available...

Paul Lucy Appointed as Center Director for Impact Dakota

April 23, 2021

Paul Lucy, a North Dakota native originally from the Powers Lake, ND area where he grew up on his family’s farm, has been appointed as the Center Director for

NIST Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Newsletter - March 2021

NIST's 4th Smart Grid Framework Details Future Interoperability Needs and Potential NIST Study Shows Contribution of Smart Grid...

FISSEA: Mailing List

FISSEA is for: Information systems security professionals Professional trainers and educators Managers responsible for information systems...

5737 Information Session: Metric System Estimation

Sat, Aug 14 2021, 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT

The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is easy to use and learn when taught using

5745 Information Session: Metric System Education Resources

Sat, Sep 11 2021, 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT

The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is easy to use and learn when taught using

5739 Information Session: Metric System Estimation

Wed, Sep 15 2021, 7:00 - 8:30pm EDT

The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is easy to use and learn when taught using

5738 Measurement System Basics: SI & U.S. Customary Units for Regulatory Officials

Thu, Aug 26 2021, 2:00 - 3:30pm EDT

This 1.5 hour webinar will introduce the measurement systems commonly used in the United States, including the

5746 Information Session: Metric System Education Resources

Wed, Sep 29 2021, 7:00 - 8:30pm EDT

The International System of Units (SI), commonly known as the metric system, is easy to use and learn when taught using

5744 NIST Handbook 133 - Overview of Handbook 133

Tue, Jul 27 2021, 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT

This 2.5 hour webinar provides a complete overview of NIST Handbook 133, "Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods"

5743 NIST Handbook 130 - Overview of the Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation

Thu, Jul 15 2021, 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

This 2-hour webinar provides an overview of NIST Handbook 130, Uniform Laws and Regulations, "Uniform Packaging and

5742 NIST Handbook 130 - Examination Procedure for Price Verification

Wed, Jul 14 2021, 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

This 2-hour webinar will provide inspectors with an understanding and knowledge of the NIST Handbook 130 Examination

5741 NIST Handbook 133 - How to Test Animal Bedding

Tue, Jul 13 2021, 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

This 2-hour webinar will teach and demonstrate the test procedure for verifying the useable volume declaration on

5740 Weights and Measures Inspections - Evidence, Search and Seizure, and Due Process

Thu, Jul 1 2021, 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT

This 2.5 hour webinar will provide an overview on how the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, Laws, and Court

Resources

NOTE: For resources related specifically to the NIST Cybersecurity Labeling for Consumers project, see: here There are many resources from...

Engage

NIST has relied heavily on input from stakeholders in carrying out its assignments under the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's...

News & Updates

NIST releases summary report on the consumer cybersecurity labeling initiatives under the EO (May 24, 2022) New EO Guidance for...

2009 - Bronze Medal Award---Alan Migdall

For advancing photon-based metrology for applications in optical radiation measurement, fundamental physics, and quantum information.

2006 PECASE - Joshua Bienfang

Bienfang is using fundamental theories of physics, combined with the latest telecommunications technology, to develop a form of secret

2007 R&D 100 Award - Joshua Bienfang

A high-speed quantum cryptography system that allows "Alice" and "Bob" to discuss things in absolute secrecy earned a 2007 R&D 100 Award for

2010 NIST Sigma Xi Young Scientist Award - Joshua Bienfang

For pioneering studies in quantum cryptography.

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