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Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Division

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Building Security into Cyber-Physical Systems: NIST Researchers Suggest Approach for Trustworthy Modern Infrastructure

May 4, 2016

We are immersed in a cyber-physical world. Information technology is deeply embedded in traditionally non-IT systems, including automobiles, the electric grid...

NIST’s Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board Names New Chair

April 29, 2016

Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Willie E. May today announced the...

NIST Kicks Off Effort to Defend Encrypted Data from Quantum Computer Threat

April 28, 2016

If an exotic quantum computer is invented that could break the codes we depend on to protect confidential electronic information, what will we do to maintain...

NIST Releases New Document on its Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Process

March 31, 2016

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of a document outlining its process for developing cryptographic...

New NIST Security Standard Can Protect Credit Cards, Health Information

March 29, 2016

For many years, when you swiped your credit card, your number would be stored on the card reader, making encryption difficult to implement. Now, after nearly a...

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Attackers Honing In On Teleworkers? How Organizations Can Secure Their Data

March 14, 2016

As the number of employees who telework trends upward—and new kinds of devices are used in telework—the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is...

NIST Requests Comments on Computer Security Publication on Randomness

January 27, 2016

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment on its latest draft of a publication intended to help computer security...

NIST Offers Guidance on Using Technology to Prevent Intrusions, Malware

November 5, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide to deploying automated application whitelisting to help thwart malicious...

NIST's Ron Ross Wins Three Top Awards for Advancing Cybersecurity

October 14, 2015

October is yielding a bumper crop of honors for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fellow Ron Ross. Considered the father of the Federal...

NIST Releases SHA-3 Cryptographic Hash Standard

August 5, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of its " Secure Hash Algorithm-3" standard, a next-generation tool for...

NIST Hosts September Meeting on Protecting Health Info Through HIPAA Security

July 27, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting " Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security-2015,"...

NIST Revises Key Computer Security Publication on Random Number Generation

June 25, 2015

In response to public concerns about cryptographic security, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has formally revised its recommended...

NIST Publishes Final Guidelines for Protecting Sensitive Government Information Held by Contractors

June 19, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the final version of its guidance for federal agencies to ensure that sensitive federal...

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NIST's NextGen PIV Card Strengthens Security and Authentication

June 16, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its technical specifications and guidance for the next generation of "smart" identity...

Securing a Public Safety Broadband Network with Identity Management

April 14, 2015

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is building a nationwide public...

NIST Calls for Final Comments on Guide to Protecting Sensitive Information on Nonfederal Systems

April 3, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is requesting comments on the second and final draft of a guidance document for federal agencies on...

NIST Security Guide Walks Organizations Through the Mobile App Security Vetting Process

January 26, 2015

A new publication from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides guidance for organizations to improve security as employees move to...

NIST Requests Round Two Comments on its Cryptographic Standards Process

January 23, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments on a revised draft document that details the principles and processes it will...

NIST Meeting: Cybersecurity Is a Key Ingredient In the Manufacturing Mix

January 20, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is bringing experts together to discuss the cybersecurity challenges faced by the rapidly developing...

NIST Issues New Revision of Guide to Assessing Information Security Safeguards

December 16, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of the 2014 update to its core guide to assessing the security and...

Filling the Gap: NIST Document to Protect Federal Information in Nonfederal Information Systems

November 18, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published for public review draft recommendations to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive...

Cyber Security: Your Mother Was Right, Sharing is Good, And NIST Has Some Help on How

November 10, 2014

Time is not your friend when your information systems are under cyber attack, but sharing threat information before, during, and after an attack with a trusted...

2014 Cybersecurity Education Meeting Emphasizes Presidential Ready to Work Initiative

November 4, 2014

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education ( NICE) is hosting its fifth annual workshop November 5-6, 2014, in Columbia, Md. The theme is "Ready to...

NIST Seeks Info on User Experiences with Cybersecurity Framework

August 22, 2014

Six months ago, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released version 1.0 of its voluntary Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure...

NIST Vetting Guide Helps in Testing Mobile Apps to Learn What They Really Do

August 20, 2014

While many mobile device apps such as a calendar or collaboration tools are very handy and can improve productivity, they can also introduce vulnerabilities...

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