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NIST Seeks Comments on “Establishing Confidence in IoT Device Security: How do we get there?”

May 14, 2021

NIST announces the publication of a Cybersecurity White Paper on confidence mechanisms for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Establishing Confidence in IoT...

NIST Releases Tips and Tactics for Dealing With Ransomware

May 13, 2021

Used in cyberattacks that can paralyze organizations, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands payment to restore...

Second Draft of “Securing Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring Ecosystem” (SP 1800-30) is Available for Comment

May 6, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the second draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-30, Securing Telehealth Remote...

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...

Challenges with Adopting Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms: Final Version of Cybersecurity White Paper Published

April 28, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the final version of the NIST Cybersecurity White Paper, Getting Ready for Post-Quantum...

New Data and Resources on Careers Released on CyberSeek™

April 27, 2021

Unveiled today at the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Summit, CyberSeek™ has expanded and updated its resources in its ongoing effort to close the cybersecurity...

Spring 2021 NICE eNewsletter Available

April 21, 2021

The Spring 2021 NICE eNewsletter is available now. The NICE eNewsletter is published quarterly to provide information on academic, industry, and government...

Introducing the US Cyber Games

April 20, 2021

Today marks the kick off of the inaugural US Cyber Games™ led by Katzcy, in cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program...

Reminder – Comment Period on NICE Framework Competencies Closes Soon

April 15, 2021

We Want to Hear from You! The public comment period for draft NISTIR 8355, NICE Framework Competencies: Assessing Learners for Cybersecurity Work , and the...

Call for Proposals: NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

April 14, 2021

CALL FOR PROPOSALS is open now through June 18 “Broadening the Path to Cybersecurity Careers Through K12 Education” We encourage proposals from a diverse array...

Automation of the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP)

April 12, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Automation of the Cryptographic Module Validation Program...

NIST Offers Cybersecurity Guide Tailored to the Hospitality Industry

March 30, 2021

A new practical cybersecurity guide from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can help hotel owners reduce the risks to a highly vulnerable...

Securing Property Management Systems: Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-27

March 30, 2021

In recent years criminals and other attackers have compromised the networks of several major hospitality companies, exposing the information of hundreds of...

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To Help Protect Our Elections, NIST Offers Specific Cybersecurity Guidelines

March 29, 2021

Making elections secure means protecting against ever-evolving threats to information technology — which scans in-person and mail-in ballots, supports voter...

Cybersecurity Framework Election Infrastructure Profile: Draft NISTIR 8310 Available for Comment

March 29, 2021

To help secure our elections, NIST has released Draft NISTIR 8310, Cybersecurity Framework Election Infrastructure Profile. This Profile provides a voluntary...

Mobile Device Security--Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Draft SP 1800-22 Available for Comment

March 18, 2021

Many organizations now support their employees' use of personal mobile devices to remotely perform work-related activities. This increasingly common practice...

NICE Framework Competencies: Assessing Learners for Cybersecurity Work

March 17, 2021

Call for Comments: Please send comments on draft NISTIR 8355 and the draft List of Competencies to NICEFramework [at] nist.gov (NICEFramework[at]nist[dot]gov) no later than 11:59pm. ET on May 3...

NICE Framework Competencies: Draft NISTIR 8355 Available for Comment

March 17, 2021

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) has released draft supplemental content to the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)...

Trusted IoT Device Network-Layer Onboarding and Lifecycle Management: Draft Project Description

March 16, 2021

Network-layer onboarding of an Internet of Things (IoT) device is the provisioning of network credentials to that device. The current lack of trusted IoT device...

Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3: Draft Project Description Available for Comment

February 26, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3. Publication...

Save The Date: NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference – December 6-7, 2021

February 24, 2021

For a second year, the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference will be a fully virtual event. In an effort to be mindful of health concerns, travel...

New NIST Framework Strives for Cleaner, More Secure Power Grid

February 18, 2021

Whether it’s a new set of solar panels glistening on a neighbor’s roof or a freshly installed smart thermostat at home, burgeoning renewable and smart...

Save the Date: NICE Conference and Expo 2021- 2022

February 17, 2021

After careful thought and consideration, we’ve decided to reconsider the timing of the annual NICE Conference and permanently schedule the conference for the...

New! Announcing NICE Framework Success Stories

February 11, 2021

ANNOUNCING NICE FRAMEWORK SUCCESS STORIES The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)...

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NIST Finalizes Cybersecurity Guidance for Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems

February 11, 2021

As part of an effort to help users apply its well-known Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as broadly and effectively as possible, the National Institute of...

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