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New NIST Publication Provides Guidance for Computer Security Risk Assessments

September 18, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a final version of its risk assessment guidelines that can provide senior leaders and

Security First: New NIST Guidelines on Securing BIOS for Servers

August 21, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is requesting comments on new draft guidelines for securing BIOS systems for server computers. BIOS

NIST Co-Sponsors the 2012 Biometrics Consortium Conference

August 21, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will co-sponsor the 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference (BCC 2012), September 18-21, 2012, at the

Steering Group for Identity Ecosystem Hosts First Meeting

August 8, 2012

The Identity Ecosystem Steering Group Kickoff Meeting to support the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) will be held Aug. 15 and 16

NIST Shows New Device Could Improve Fiber-Optic Quantum Data Transmission

August 8, 2012

Tests performed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) show that a new method for splitting photon beams could overcome a fundamental

Updated NIST Guide is a How-To for Dealing With Computer Security Incidents

August 8, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the final version of its guide for managing computer security incidents. Based on best

Software Features and Inherent Risks: NIST's Guide to Rating Software Vulnerabilities from Misuse

July 25, 2012

A new guide from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) describes a "scoring system" that computer security managers can use to assess the

Three at NIST Honored by ANSI

July 25, 2012

Three staff members of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are among the 17 recipients of the 2012 Leadership and Service Awards presented

NIST Updates Guidance on Network Attacks and Malware

July 25, 2012

Detecting and stopping malicious attacks on computer networks is a central focus of computer security these days. The National Institute of Standards and

NIST Updates Guidelines for Mobile Device Security

July 11, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a proposed update to its guidelines for securing mobile devices—such as smart phones and

NIST Issues Guidance for Pediatric Electronic Health Records

July 11, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a guide to help improve the design of electronic health records for pediatric patients so

NIST Releases Test Framework for Upgrading Smart Electrical Meters

July 11, 2012

Next-generation "smart" electrical meters for residential and commercial buildings will have computerized operating systems just as laptops or mobile devices do

NIST Releases Second Draft of Federal ID Credential Security Standard for Comment

July 11, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the second-round draft version of its updated security standard for identity credentials

NIST Will Hold 'Big Data' Workshop June 13-14, 2012

June 12, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting a workshop on the use of "big data"—a term referring to massive amounts of stored and

NIST Releases Final Version of Revised Bluetooth Security Guide

June 12, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued the final version of the Guide to Bluetooth Security (NIST Special Publication 800-121 Rev

Quantum Computers Will Be Able to Simulate Particle Collisions

May 31, 2012

Quantum computers are still years away, but a trio of theorists has already figured out at least one talent they may have. According to the theorists, including

New Cybersecurity Center Kicks Off with Workshop

May 29, 2012

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) will host a kickoff workshop on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The workshop's goal is to introduce the center

NIST Special Publication Helps to Demystify Cloud Computing

May 29, 2012

For a clear view of cloud computing, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a new publication that explains cloud systems in plain

Experts to Discuss Botnet Challenges, Steps for Prevention at May 30 Workshop

May 9, 2012

Botnet activity is on the rise around the globe, and to help understand this problem the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting a free

A User-Centered Approach to Designing Electronic Health Records

May 7, 2012

On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) will host

Comments Requested on Strategies to Mitigate Risk in the Federal ICT Supply Chain

May 4, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has extended until May 25, 2012, the comment period for the second draft of a publication intended to

New Protocol Enables Wireless and Secure Biometric Acquisition with Web Services

May 2, 2012

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed and published a new protocol for communicating with biometric sensors

Cloud Computing Forum & Workshop V Meets June 5-7 at the Department of Commerce

May 2, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting Cloud Computing Forum & Workshop V on June 5-7, 2012, at the Department of Commerce's

Fifth Annual Health Information Security Conference Runs June 6-7

April 17, 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is co-hosting the fifth annual Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA

Iris Recognition Report Evaluates 'Needle in Haystack' Search Capability

April 17, 2012

Identifying people by acquiring pictures of their eyes is becoming easier, according to a new report* from the National Institute of Standards and Technology

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