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NIST Publishes NIST IR 8498, Cybersecurity for Smart Inverters: Guidelines for Residential and Light Commercial Solar Energy Systems

December 20, 2024

NIST NCCoE has published the final version of NIST IR 8498, Cybersecurity for Smart Inverters: Guidelines for Residential and Light Commercial Solar Energy

NIST Genomic Data Cybersecurity and Privacy Publications | Comment Period Open

December 17, 2024

The public comment period for CSWP 35 has been extended through February 14, 2025.

2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Recap

December 12, 2024

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference took place this week in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together nearly 500 participants and featured

NIST Requests Public Comments on the SP 800-56 Subseries | Recommendations for Key Establishment

December 11, 2024

NIST maintains its cryptography standards and guidelines using a periodic review process. Currently, we are reviewing the following publications: NIST Special

Requesting Public Comment | NIST Guidance on Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

December 5, 2024

The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the draft of the practice guide, Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 1800

Measurement Guide for Information Security | NIST Releases Volumes 1 and 2 of SP 800-55

December 4, 2024

NIST has published the final version of Special Publication (SP) 800-55, Measurement Guide for Information Security, which comprises: SP 800-55v1, Volume 1 —

NIST Report on the 2024 Accordion Cipher Mode Workshop

November 21, 2024

NIST hosted the N IST Workshop on the Requirements for an Accordion Cipher Mode 2024 on June 20–21, 2024, at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

NEW | NIST Privacy Workforce Taxonomy, Initial Public Draft

November 21, 2024

The NIST Privacy Framework Team is pleased to announce the release of the NIST Privacy Workforce Taxonomy, Initial Public Draft (IPD)! The Privacy Workforce

Unlocking Cybersecurity Talent: The Power of Apprenticeships

November 18, 2024

By: Marian Merritt Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field, with a constant need for skilled professionals. But unlike other professions — like medicine or

NIST Requests Public Comments on SP 800-102, Recommendation for Digital Signature Timeliness

November 15, 2024

NIST maintains its cryptography standards and guidelines using a periodic review process. NIST requests public comments on all aspects of NIST Special

Guidelines for Derived PIV Credentials and PIV Federation: SP 800-157r1 and SP 800-217 Available for Public Comment

November 14, 2024

The final public drafts (fpd) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-157r1 (Revision 1), Guidelines for Derived Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credentials

NIST Invites Comments on Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information

November 13, 2024

(1/8/25) The public comment period has been extended through January 17, 2025.

NIST Releases IR 8517, Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Weaknesses in Hardware Design

November 13, 2024

NIST Internal Report (IR) 8517, Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Weaknesses in Hardware Design, has now been finalized. Hardware is often assumed

Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards | Draft NIST IR 8547 is Available for Comment

November 12, 2024

The initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (IR) 8547, Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards , is now available for public comment. This report

Ascon-Based Lightweight Cryptography Standards for Constrained Devices | NIST Invites Public Comments on SP 800-232

November 8, 2024

The initial public draft of Special Publication (SP) 800-232, Ascon-Based Lightweight Cryptography Standards for Constrained Devices: Authenticated Encryption

NCCoE Released NIST CSWP 36C, Reallocation of Temporary Identities - Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series for Public Comment

November 7, 2024

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

Comment Now! NIST Cybersecurity White Paper: Mitigating Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Telehealth Smart Home Integration

November 7, 2024

(12/31/24) The comment period has been extended to January 21, 2025.

Deadline One Week Away: Provide Your Comments on Proposed NICE Framework Updates

November 6, 2024

NICE FRAMEWORK PROPOSED UPDATES: SUBMIT COMMENTS BY NOVEMBER 14 The NICE Program Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased

NEW | NIST Releases Errata Update for Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Guidance

November 1, 2024

NIST has released an errata update to its foundational publication on managing cybersecurity risks in supply chains. Special Publication (SP) 800-161r1

Automation of the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program: September 2024 Status Report

October 31, 2024

A draft of NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 37, Automation of the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program: September 2024 Status Report, is now

NIST Releases the C-SCRM Due Diligence Assessment Quick-Start Guide for Public Comment

October 30, 2024

Cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) assessments start with due diligence. Acquirers who make procurement decisions need to be informed about

Approaching November 14 Deadline: Provide Your Comments on Proposed NICE Framework Updates

October 30, 2024

NICE FRAMEWORK PROPOSED UPDATES: SUBMIT COMMENTS BY NOVEMBER 14 The NICE Program Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased

NIST Wins Multiple CyberScoop 50 Awards

October 28, 2024

NIST’s Cherilyn Pascoe and the Post Quantum Cryptography Standards project team have been selected as winners of the 2024 CyberScoop 50 Awards . The winners

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NIST Announces 14 Candidates to Advance to the Second Round of the Additional Digital Signatures for the Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Process

October 25, 2024

After over a year of evaluation, NIST has selected 14 candidates for the second round of the Additional Digital Signatures for the NIST PQC Standardization

Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths | Comment on NIST SP 800-131A Revision 3

October 21, 2024

NIST has released an initial public draft (ipd) revision of Special Publication (SP) 800-131A, Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths

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Information technology
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-Data and informatics
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Infrastructure
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-Interoperability in manufacturing
-Machining
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-Monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics
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-Product data
-Robotics in manufacturing
--Agility and adaptability
--Collaborative robots
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--Manipulation
--Mobility and industrial autonomous vehicles
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--Sensing and perception
-Supply chain
-Sustainable manufacturing
-Systems engineering
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-Technology commercialization
Materials
-Ceramics
-Composites
-Concrete / cement
-Materials characterization
--Composition and structure
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Mathematics and statistics
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-Image and signal processing
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-Numerical methods and software
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Metrology
-Amount of substance
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-Force metrology
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-Metric
-Optical / photometry / laser metrology
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-Time and frequency metrology
-Weights and measures
Nanotechnology
-Nanobiotechnology
-Nanochemistry
-Nanoelectronics
-Nanofabrication / manufacturing
--Lithography
--Self-assembly
-Nanofluidics
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Neutron research
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Physics
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Public safety
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