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Information Technology Laboratory

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Annual IT Security Automation Conference Runs Sept. 27-29

August 31, 2010

The Sixth Annual IT Security Automation Conference, co-hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), focuses on applying and integrating

NIST Publishes Approved Testing Procedures for Electronic Health Records

August 17, 2010

In efforts to help the nation's health care industry make the transition to the digital age in an effective and meaningful fashion, the National Institute of

New NIST Report Advises: Securing Critical Computer Systems Begins at the Beginning

August 3, 2010

Nothing beats the feeling of starting up a new computer – be it a laptop, desktop or a major, custom-designed computing system. A new system is a blank slate

Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity and Its Impact on Innovation

August 3, 2010

The Commerce Department has published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on "Cybersecurity, Innovation, and Internet Policy." The department seeks comments from all

Cybersecurity, Innovation and the Internet Economy

July 27, 2010

A comprehensive review of the nexus between cybersecurity challenges in the commercial sector and innovation in the Internet economy that is being conducted by

New Draft Computer Security Document Focuses on Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technology

July 21, 2010

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued draft recommendations for securely configuring and using full virtualization technologies

NIST Software Security Patent to Help Improve Health IT Privacy

July 6, 2010

A computer security invention patented a decade ago at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now poised to help safeguard patient privacy

Updated Computer Security Publication Focuses on Security Assessment Plans

July 6, 2010

After a public comment period, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published an updated set of guidelines for developing security

National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education (NICE)ly Comes to You

June 23, 2010

Cybersecurity training is spreading from high-tech and government offices into high schools, libraries and workplaces near you. Called the National Initiative

July 27 Stakeholder Meeting Addresses Cybersecurity and Innovation

June 23, 2010

As part of its initiative to ensure that the Internet continues to spawn growth and innovation, the Department of Commerce will hold a symposium on

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Pioneer NIST Computer Remembered on 60th Anniversary

June 23, 2010

Sixty years ago this week, the National Bureau of Standards (NBS, now known as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST) informed the nation

NIST Helps Accelerate the Federal Government's Move to the Cloud

June 9, 2010

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been designated by Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra to accelerate the federal

July Workshop Devoted to Improving Usability of Health Care IT

May 25, 2010

Improving the ease of use of information systems for the health care industry could significantly facilitate the adoption of technology that has great potential

Comments Sought on Updated Guide for Assessing Federal IT Security Controls

May 11, 2010

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued the final draft of Special Publication 800-53A, Revision 1, Guide for Assessing Security

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Information Technology Laboratory

News and Updates

Annual IT Security Automation Conference Runs Sept. 27-29

NIST Publishes Approved Testing Procedures for Electronic Health Records

New NIST Report Advises: Securing Critical Computer Systems Begins at the Beginning

Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity and Its Impact on Innovation

Cybersecurity, Innovation and the Internet Economy

New Draft Computer Security Document Focuses on Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technology

NIST Software Security Patent to Help Improve Health IT Privacy

Updated Computer Security Publication Focuses on Security Assessment Plans

National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education (NICE)ly Comes to You

July 27 Stakeholder Meeting Addresses Cybersecurity and Innovation

Pioneer NIST Computer Remembered on 60th Anniversary

NIST Helps Accelerate the Federal Government's Move to the Cloud

July Workshop Devoted to Improving Usability of Health Care IT

Comments Sought on Updated Guide for Assessing Federal IT Security Controls

NIST Releases Successor to Venerable Handbook of Math Functions

NIST Joins Task Force to Study Nexus Between Innovation and Privacy Policy

FISMA Project Manager Ron Ross Named to 2010 Federal 100 List

Health Information Security Conference to Run May 11-12 in D.C.

NIST, Partners Develop Testing Infrastructure for Health IT Systems

March Workshop at NIST to Focus on Preserving Our Digital Data

Comments Requested on Draft Guidelines for the Secure Deployment of IPv6

NIST Releases Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems

Role-Based Training for IT Security Is the Topic of March Educators' Conference

International Biometrics Conference to Meet at NIST March 2-4

Theorists Close In on Improved Atomic Property Predictions

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