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Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program: NIST Releases Draft SP 800-50 Rev. 1

August 28, 2023

Draft NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-50r1 (Revision 1), Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program, is now available for public comment. The...

Access Resources for Cybersecurity Career Week

August 28, 2023

Cybersecurity Career Week October 16-21, 2023 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and...

Comments Requested on Three Draft FIPS for Post-Quantum Cryptography

August 24, 2023

NIST requests comments on the initial public drafts of three Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): FIPS 203, Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation...

NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers

August 24, 2023

Three new algorithms are expected to be ready for use in 2024. Others will follow.

Announcement of Proposal to Revise SP 800-38D, "Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) and GMAC"

August 23, 2023

NIST's Crypto Publication Review Board announced the review of SP 800-38D, Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) and...

July 2023 NICE Community Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting Recap

August 23, 2023

#ICYMI - Monthly Meeting Recap Join us on Tuesday September 26th, at our NEW RECURRING MEETING TIME for the NICE Community Coordinating Council (fourth Tuesday...

Deadline Approaching! RAMPS Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Funding Opportunity

August 22, 2023

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Regional Appliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce DEADLINE...

Cybersecurity and Privacy Mapping Guide: Draft NIST IR 8477 Available for Comment

August 17, 2023

NIST has released the initial public draft (ipd) of a new report for public comment: NIST Internal Report (IR) 8477 ipd, Mapping Relationships Between...

Start Planning to Participate in Cybersecurity Career Week

August 9, 2023

Time to start planning! Cybersecurity Career Week October 16-21, 2023 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of...

NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Draft & Implementation Examples

August 8, 2023

After reviewing more than a year’s worth of community feedback, NIST has released a Draft of The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 for public comment! This...

NIST Cybersecurity Framework wheel grahpic has external sections labeled Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover; internal circle is labeled Govern.

NIST Drafts Major Update to Its Widely Used Cybersecurity Framework

August 8, 2023

NIST has revised the framework to help benefit all sectors, not just critical infrastructure.

Deadline Extended for RAMPS Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Funding Opportunity

August 7, 2023

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Regional Appliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce DEADLINE...

NIST Researchers Explore Best Practices for Talking to Kids About Online Privacy

August 7, 2023

Recent research by scientists at NIST suggests that a good strategy is to talk to your kids directly.

Remarks at the International Cybersecurity Championship and Conference

August 2, 2023

NICE Director Rodney Petersen provided opening remarks on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in San Diego, California. Rodney’s remarks kicked off two days of...

5 DAYS AWAY! Deadline Approaching for Funding Opportunity

August 2, 2023

CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE APPROACHING! SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY AUGUST 7! In June, NICE announced a new...

NIST Appoints Cherilyn Pascoe as New Director of the NCCoE

August 1, 2023

As NCCoE director, Cherilyn will provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the NCCoE, continue to align the NCCoE's work with the industry...

Final Reminder! Comment on Proposed Competency Areas

July 27, 2023

We want to hear from you! Final reminder to submit comments! Last month, NICE released a new proposed list of NICE Framework Competency Areas for comment. This...

NIST Requests Public Comments on SP 800-135 Revision 1, Recommendation for Existing Application-Specific Key Derivation Functions

July 27, 2023

NIST is in the process of a periodic review and maintenance of its cryptography standards and guidelines. Currently, we are requesting public comments on the...

NIST Requests Public Comments on FIPS 202, "SHA-3 Standard," and SP 800-185, "SHA-3 Derived Functions"

July 27, 2023

NIST is in the process of a periodic review and maintenance of its cryptography standards and guidelines. Currently, we are requesting public comments on the...

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Commercial Satellite Operations: NIST IR 8270

July 25, 2023

Space operations are vital to advancing the security, economic prosperity, and scientific knowledge of the Nation. However, cyber-related threats to space...

Cryptographic Module Validation Program-Approved Security Functions and Methods: Publications Revised to Move Lists Online

July 25, 2023

The NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-140x series supports Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 140-3, Security Requirements for...

Now Available for Public Comment — Draft NIST IR 8473, Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Electric Vehicle Extreme Fast Charging Infrastructure

July 14, 2023

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) today released for public comment the initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (NIST IR) 8473...

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Information Technology Laboratory

News and Updates

Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program: NIST Releases Draft SP 800-50 Rev. 1

Access Resources for Cybersecurity Career Week

Comments Requested on Three Draft FIPS for Post-Quantum Cryptography

NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers

Announcement of Proposal to Revise SP 800-38D, "Recommendation for Block Cipher Modes of Operation: Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) and GMAC"

July 2023 NICE Community Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting Recap

Deadline Approaching! RAMPS Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Funding Opportunity

Cybersecurity and Privacy Mapping Guide: Draft NIST IR 8477 Available for Comment

Start Planning to Participate in Cybersecurity Career Week

NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Draft & Implementation Examples

NIST Drafts Major Update to Its Widely Used Cybersecurity Framework

Deadline Extended for RAMPS Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Funding Opportunity

NIST Researchers Explore Best Practices for Talking to Kids About Online Privacy

Remarks at the International Cybersecurity Championship and Conference

5 DAYS AWAY! Deadline Approaching for Funding Opportunity

NIST Appoints Cherilyn Pascoe as New Director of the NCCoE

Final Reminder! Comment on Proposed Competency Areas

NIST Requests Public Comments on SP 800-135 Revision 1, Recommendation for Existing Application-Specific Key Derivation Functions

NIST Requests Public Comments on FIPS 202, "SHA-3 Standard," and SP 800-185, "SHA-3 Derived Functions"

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Commercial Satellite Operations: NIST IR 8270

Cryptographic Module Validation Program-Approved Security Functions and Methods: Publications Revised to Move Lists Online

June 2023 NICE Community Coordinating Council New Leadership and Monthly Meeting Recap

Join Us for Cybersecurity Career Week - October 16-21

NIST Announces Additional Digital Signature Candidates for the PQC Standardization Process

Now Available for Public Comment — Draft NIST IR 8473, Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Electric Vehicle Extreme Fast Charging Infrastructure

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