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Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Division

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NIST issues SP 800-53 Release 5.1.1 in Cybersecurity and Privacy Reference Tool

November 7, 2023

NIST has issued SP 800-53 Release 5.1.1 and SP 800-53A Release 5.1.1 in the Cybersecurity and Privacy Reference Tool (CPRT). This inaugural patch release

NIST Invites Public Comments on SP 800-53 Controls and Plans Patch Release 5.1.1

October 17, 2023

NIST is issuing one new proposed control and two control enhancements with corresponding assessment procedures for an expedited 2-week public comment period for

Log Management Planning Guide: Draft SP 800-92r1 Available for Comment

October 11, 2023

NIST has released the initial public draft of Special Publication (SP) 800-92r1 (Revision 1), Cybersecurity Log Management Planning Guide, for public comment

Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security: NIST Publishes SP 800-82, Revision 3

September 28, 2023

NIST has published Special Publication (SP) 800-82r3 (Revision 3), Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security, which provides guidance on how to improve the

NIST Publishes Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security

September 28, 2023

The impact of cybersecurity breaches on infrastructure control system owners/operators is more significant and visible than ever before. Whether you work for an

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Interfaces, Cryptographic Algorithms, and Key Sizes: Drafts of SP 800-73-5 and SP 800-78-5 Available for Public Comment

September 27, 2023

In January 2022, NIST revised Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201, which establishes standards for the use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV

3rd High-Performance Computing Security Workshop Report: NIST IR 8476

September 26, 2023

NIST has published Interagency Report (IR) 8476, 3rd High-Performance Computing Security Workshop: Joint NIST-NSF Workshop Report, which offers summaries and

A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi-Location Environments: NIST Publishes SP 800-207A

September 13, 2023

NIST announces the release of Special Publication (SP) 800-207A, A Zero Trust Architecture Model for Access Control in Cloud-Native Applications in Multi

Overview and Considerations of Access Control Based on Attribute Encryption: NIST Publishes IR 8450

September 6, 2023

NIST has published NIST Internal Report (IR) 8450, Overview and Considerations of Access Control Based on Attribute Encryption. Access control based on

Understanding Stablecoin Technology and Related Security Considerations: NIST Publishes IR 8408

September 5, 2023

NIST has published Internal Report (IR) 8408, Understanding Stablecoin Technology and Related Security Considerations. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency

Non-Fungible Token Security: NIST Releases Draft IR 8472 for Public Comment

August 31, 2023

The initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (IR) 8472, Non-Fungible Token Security, is now available for comment. Non-fungible token (NFT) technology

Strategies for the Integration of Software Supply Chain Security in DevSecOps CI/CD Pipelines: NIST SP 800-204D ipd Available for Comment

August 30, 2023

The initial public draft (ipd) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-204D, Strategies for the Integration of Software Supply Chain Security in DevSecOps CI/CD

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

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