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Information Technology Laboratory

Applied Cybersecurity Division

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NICE Launches New NICE Framework Users Group

January 27, 2021

NEW NICE FRAMEWORK USERS GROUP In November 2020, NICE released a revision to the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework). The revision updates

Winter 2020-21 NICE eNewsletter Available

January 11, 2021

The Winter 2020-21 NICE eNewsletter is available now. The NICE eNewsletter is published quarterly to provide information on academic, industry, and government

NIST publishes NISTIR 8322: Workshop Summary Report for “Building the Federal Profile for IoT Device Cybersecurity” Virtual Workshop

January 7, 2021

NIST’s Cybersecurity for the Internet of Things program has published a summary report— NISTIR 8322—for the July 2020 workshop on the creation of a Federal

Securing Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)--Cybersecurity for the Healthcare Sector: NIST SP 1800-24

December 21, 2020

A new NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide, NIST SP 1800-24, is now available: Securing Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS): Cybersecurity for the

NICE Framework Adoption, Adaptation, and Extension

December 18, 2020

The National CyberWatch Center recently published a special issue of their Cybersecurity Skills Journal: Practice and Research to highlight investigating

Defining IoT Cybersecurity Requirements: Draft Guidance for Federal Agencies and IoT Device Manufacturers (SP 800-213, NISTIRs 8259B/C/D)

December 15, 2020

An incredible variety and volume of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are being produced. IoT devices are ever more frequently becoming integral elements of

NIST Releases Draft Guidance on Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity

December 15, 2020

As the Internet of Things (IoT) grows to connect an amazing diversity of devices to electronic networks, four new publications from the National Institute of

Identifying and Estimating Cybersecurity Risk for Enterprise Risk Management: Draft NISTIR 8286A Available for Comment

December 14, 2020

Draft NISTIR 8286A, Identifying and Estimating Cybersecurity Risk for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), is now available for public comment. This report

Cybersecurity Practice Guides for Securing Data Integrity Against Ransomware Attacks

December 8, 2020

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)—in collaboration with members of the business community and vendors of cybersecurity solutions—has

Safeguarding Containers in Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments: Draft NISTIR 8320A is Available for Comment

December 7, 2020

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) announces the release of Draft NIST Internal Report (NISTIR) 8320A, Hardware-Enabled Security

National Online Informative References (OLIR) Program: NISTIRs 8278 and 8278A Published

November 20, 2020

NISTIR 8278, National Online Informative References (OLIR) Program: Program Overview and OLIR Uses, describes the OLIR Program, what OLIRs are, what benefits

National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week Recap

November 18, 2020

THANK YOU FOR MAKING NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY CAREER AWARENESS WEEK A SUCCESS! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication during the week-long campaign and

Updated Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity

November 16, 2020

NEW NICE FRAMEWORK RELEASED The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) has released the first revision to the Workforce Framework for

Updated Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity: NIST SP 800-181 Revision 1

November 16, 2020

New NICE Framework Released The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) released the first revision to the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity

New NICE Strategic Plan Includes Focus on Discovery of Cybersecurity Careers, Transforming Learning, and Modernizing Talent Management

October 27, 2020

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) today released the NICE Strategic Plan at the annual NICE Conference and Expo 2020. The event is

Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: NIST Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance, Develops GPS-Free Backup for Timing Systems

October 23, 2020

Taking another step toward strengthening the nation’s critical infrastructure, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has drafted guidelines

Cybersecurity Profile for the Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Services: Draft NISTIR 8323 Available for Comment

October 22, 2020

NIST has released Draft NISTIR 8323, Cybersecurity Profile for the Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Services, for public review and