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Combinatorial Coverage Difference Measurement: Draft White Paper Available

June 22, 2021

A draft NIST Cybersecurity White Paper, Combinatorial Coverage Difference Measurement, is now available for public comment.Structural coverage criteria are

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NIST Proposes Approach for Reducing Risk of Bias in Artificial Intelligence

June 22, 2021

In an effort to counter the often pernicious effect of biases in artificial intelligence (AI) that can damage people’s lives and public trust in AI, the

Register Today for the NICE Symposium

June 22, 2021

While our NICE Conference will be in June 2022, don't miss this year's upcoming event! NICE Symposium | Tuesday, November 16th | 1 - 5 p.m. EST Join us on

Major New Building Standard Can Map Out Tornado Threat for the First Time

June 21, 2021

Of the natural hazards in Mother Nature’s arsenal, tornadoes are some of the most vicious. But while other hazards are regularly considered in building designs

Hardware-Enabled Security for Containers: NISTIR 8320A Published

June 17, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has finalized NISTIR 8320A, Hardware-Enabled Security: Container Platform Security Prototype. The

New Standard for Vaccine Fridges Unveiled

June 17, 2021

You know that part of your fridge that always freezes your lettuce? Or the section in your freezer door that leaves your popsicles a little mushy? Different

NIST Launches New Manufacturing USA Technology Roadmap Grant Competition

June 17, 2021

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced a new competition for awards to

Identity as a Service for Public Safety: Draft NISTIR 8335 Available for Comment

June 16, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft report, NIST Interagency or Internal Report (NISTIR) 8335, Identity as a

ITL Chief of Staff Elham Tabassi to serve on newly formed National AI Research Resource Task Force

June 16, 2021

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science Foundation announced the formation of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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NIST Seeks Public Input on Removing Barriers to Voting for People With Disabilities

June 16, 2021

To help foster wider access to voting, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is requesting information from the public about barriers that

SURF Provides Hands-On Experience in STEM Fields

June 15, 2021

Every year at NIST, during the summer, there is a call for college students to gain work experience through the NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

New Draft Report Open for Public Comment: Mobile Biometrics for First Responders

June 15, 2021 - July 20, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft report, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Interagency or

NIST has developed the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL 1.0.0)

June 15, 2021

NIST has developed the Open Security Controls Assessment Language, which is a multi-format framework that allows security professionals to automate security

NIST Joins Department of Commerce and Colorado Governor Polis to Celebrate Pride

June 15, 2021

NIST's Communication Technology Laboratory (CTL) was honored to take part in the June 14 Department of Commerce PRIDE panel discussion. The webinar highlighted

NIST Releases the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) 1.0.0

June 10, 2021

NIST is pleased to announce the release of Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) 1.0.0. This is the first, official, major release of OSCAL and

Register Today for the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Webinar on Hiring Assessments

June 10, 2021

2021 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Webinar Series The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and the Office of Personnel Management are pleased to

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The NCCoE Releases Preliminary Draft Report on Ransomware Risk Management

June 10, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new preliminary draft report, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Forensic Science Internships at NIST – A look at Cannabis Compounds

June 10, 2021

By: Christina Reed Maryam Abdur-Rahman is a Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) intern conducting forensic science research with NIST’s Cannabis team in

Identity Federation for Public Safety: Draft NISTIR 8336 Available for Comment

June 9, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft report, NIST Interagency or Internal Report (NISTIR) 8336, Background on

Ransomware Risk Management: Preliminary Draft NISTIR 8374 Available for Comment

June 9, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new Preliminary Draft report, NIST Interagency or Internal Report (NISTIR) 8374

NIST Publishes Review of DNA Mixture Interpretation Methods

June 9, 2021

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published DNA Mixture Interpretation: A Scientific Foundation Review. This draft report, which

Recommendations for Federal Vulnerability Disclosure Guidelines: Draft NIST SP 800-216 Available for Comment

June 7, 2021

Not all security vulnerabilities can be found through automated processes or testing. Internal and external reporting of security vulnerabilities in software

Carbon Dioxide Sensors in 2 Urban Areas Registered Big Drop in Emissions During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 7, 2021

Carbon dioxide emissions in Los Angeles fell 33% in April of 2020 compared with previous years, as roads emptied and economic activity slowed due to the COVID

Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography: Draft Project Description Available for Comment

June 4, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography. Publication of

A Recap of TMAP

June 4, 2021

The NIST-wide Technology Maturation Accelerator Program (TMAP) for 2021 has just occurred, bringing with it a variety of innovations to the forefront of the

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