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Advancing the state-of-the-art in IT in such applications as cyber security and biometrics, NIST accelerates the development and deployment of systems that are reliable, usable, interoperable, and secure; advances measurement science through innovations in mathematics, statistics, and computer science; and conducts research to develop the measurements and standards infrastructure for emerging information technologies and applications.

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NIST Seeks Comments on AI Risk Management Framework Guidance, Workshop Date Set

NIST is seeking comments on a second draft of the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF). The AI RMF is intended for voluntary use in addressing risks in the design, development, use, and evaluation of AI products, services, and systems. The new draft builds on and reflects the discussions at the AI RMF Workshop #2 and incorporates feedback received on the initial draft
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Spotlight: The Cybersecurity and Privacy of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

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NIST’s Grid of Quantum Islands Could Reveal Secrets for Powerful Technologies

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Performance Measurement Guide for Information Security: Annotated Outline Available for Comment

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Upcoming Events

TRECVID2022

Tue, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 9 2022
TRECVID is hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The workshop's goal is to encourage

Cybersecurity Measurement Workshop

Tue, Dec 13 2022, 11:00am - 1:30pm EST
The NIST Cybersecurity Risk Analytics Team is hosting a workshop to provide an overview of the proposed changes for