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Information Technology Laboratory

Applied Cybersecurity Division

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NIST Introduces a Meta-Framework to Strengthen Supply Chain Traceability in Critical Infrastructure Sectors

October 1, 2024

The security and stability of the United States’ national manufacturing and critical infrastructure supply chains are vital to the health, security, and growth...

NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 36B Using Hardware-Enabled Security to Ensure 5G System Platform Integrity - Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series Available for Comment

September 30, 2024

5G technology for broadband cellular networks will significantly improve how humans and machines communicate, operate, and interact in the physical and virtual...

NICE Publishes Proposed Updates for Three NICE Framework Work Roles and One NICE Framework Competency Area

September 30, 2024

PROPOSED NICE FRAMEWORK UPDATES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The NICE Program Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased to publish...

Supply Chain Traceability: Manufacturing Meta-Framework | NIST IR 8536 Initial Public Draft

September 27, 2024

NIST and the NCCoE are pleased to announce the initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (IR) 8536, Supply Chain Traceability Manufacturing Meta-Framework...

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NIST Awards $3 Million for Community-Based Cybersecurity Workforce Development

September 23, 2024

The grants of roughly $200,000 each will go to organizations that are working to address the nation’s shortage of skilled cybersecurity employees.

Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program: NIST Publishes SP 800-50r1

September 12, 2024

NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-50r1 (Revision 1), Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program, provides updated guidance for developing and...

Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program: NIST Publishes SP 800-50r1

September 12, 2024

NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-50r1 (Revision 1), Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program, provides updated guidance for developing and...

NIST Cybersecurity for IoT Program Publishes NIST IR 8425A, Recommended Cybersecurity Requirements for Consumer-Grade Router Products

September 10, 2024

Ensuring the security of consumer-grade routers is crucial for safeguarding not only individuals’ data but also the integrity and availability of entire...

2024 NICE K12 Conference Agenda and Registration Now Available

September 9, 2024

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Monday, September 9 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 The 10th annual NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference takes place on...

Register for the FISSEA Fall Forum: September 17, 2024

September 3, 2024

View the Agenda and Register Here On behalf of the FISSEA Planning Committee, we truly thank you for your continued support with FISSEA and look forward to...

Gearing Up for Cybersecurity Career Week: Launch Event on Capitol Hill

August 29, 2024

Gearing Up for Cybersecurity Career Week: Launch Event on Capitol Hill Join the House and Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, NICE, and SANS | GIAC on Thursday...

Make a Commitment to Participate in Cybersecurity Career Week

August 28, 2024

MAKE A COMMITMENT! Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery and...

NIST SP 800-63-4: Digital Identity Guidelines | Second Public Draft

August 21, 2024

The rapid proliferation of online services over the past few years has heightened the need for reliable, equitable, secure, and privacy-protective digital...

NIST Releases Second Public Draft of Digital Identity Guidelines for Final Review

August 21, 2024

The guidance aims to ensure security, privacy and accessibility during the identity-proofing process for people accessing government services.

Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities | New White Paper Series

August 15, 2024

5G technology for broadband cellular networks will significantly improve how humans and machines communicate, operate, and interact in the physical and virtual...

Mark Your Calendars for Cybersecurity Career Week: October 14-19

August 14, 2024

Time to Start Planning! Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw #ChooseCyber Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the...

Nominate a Teacher for the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award

August 5, 2024

The Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award, issued by the U.S. Department of Education, is presented annually to two teachers – one at the elementary or...

Introducing the RMF Small Enterprise Quick Start Guide

July 24, 2024

Today, NIST released the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Small Enterprise Quick Start Guide. The new guide is designed to help small, under-resourced entities...

NICE Director Participates as Witness During U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Hearing

June 26, 2024

Rodney Petersen, the Director of NICE and Interim Chief of the Applied Cybersecurity Division at NIST, participated as a witness during the recent U.S. House of...

Recap and Resources from the 2024 NICE Conference & Expo

June 13, 2024

The 15th Annual NICE Conference & Expo took place last week in Dallas, Texas. The conference brought together over 650 participants and featured 4 pre...

NCCoE Releases Initial Public Draft of Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector

June 12, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released for public comment a draft of Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector: Build...

NIST Launches Collaborative Research Effort on Digital Identity to Support Secure Delivery of Public Benefits

June 10, 2024

The collaboration aims to support secure, equitable access to vital public benefits.

NCCoE Releases Draft for NIST SP 1800-36, Trusted IoT Onboarding

May 31, 2024

The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released Draft NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-36, Trusted Internet of Things (IoT) Device...

Cybersecurity for Smart Inverters | NIST Releases Draft Interagency Report 8498 for Public Comment

May 10, 2024

Today, NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the initial public draft of NIST Interagency Report (NIST IR) 8498, Cybersecurity...

NIST hosts meeting of O-RAN Alliance security experts

May 6, 2024

NIST's Wireless Networks Division , in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence , hosted an interim meeting of the O-RAN Alliance's...

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