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Information Technology Laboratory

Computer Security Division

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Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) Draft Update Available for Comment

September 30, 2021

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new draft document, NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-218, Secure Software Development

Implementation of DevSecOps for a Microservices-based Application with Service Mesh: Draft SP 800-204C is Available for Comment

September 29, 2021

Draft NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-204C, " Implementation of DevSecOps for a Microservices-based Application with Service Mesh ", is now available for

New Online Tool to Improve Stakeholder Engagement with SP 800-53

September 28, 2021

We’ve heard your feedback about improving the usability of our most downloaded NIST publication, Special Publication (SP) 800-53! We have now made it available

Machine Learning for Access Control Policy Verification: NISTIR 8360 Published

September 16, 2021

Access control policy verification ensures that there are no faults within the policy that leak or block access privileges. As a software test, access control

Withdrawal of NIST Special Publications 800-15, 800-25, and 800-32

September 13, 2021

In May 2021, NIST's Crypto Publication Review Board initiated a review process for the following publications: NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-15, Minimum

NIST Technical Series Publications: Proposed Publication Identifier Syntax

August 27, 2021

The NIST Information Services Office, also known as the NIST Research Library, manages publication of the NIST Technical Series publications. The Information

CMVP Validation Authority Updates: Draft Revisions of NIST SP 800-140C/D/F Available for Comment

August 20, 2021

The NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-140x series supports Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 140-3, Security Requirements for

NIST Requests Public Comments on FIPS 198-1 and Special Publications on Hash Functions, Statistical Randomness Tests, and Block Cipher Modes of Operation

August 6, 2021

NIST is in the process of a periodic review and maintenance of its cryptography standards and guidelines. Currently, we are reviewing the following publications

Attribute-based Access Control for Microservices-based Applications Using a Service Mesh: NIST SP 800-204B

August 6, 2021

Cloud-native applications now consist of loosely coupled components (microservices), with all application services (e.g., authentication, authorization, load

Developing Cyber-Resilient Systems: Draft SP 800-160 Volume 2 Revision 1 is Available for Comment

August 5, 2021

Cyber attacks are a reality. Sometimes even with the best protective measures in place, adversaries can breach perimeter defenses and find their way into

Announcement of Proposal to Withdraw Special Publications 800-15, 800-25, and 800-32

August 4, 2021

In May 2021, NIST initiated a review of several publications, including the following NIST Special Publications (SP): SP 800 15, MISPC Minimum Interoperability

Assessing Security and Privacy Controls: Draft SP 800-53A Revision 5 is Available for Comment

August 3, 2021

Control assessments are not about checklists, simple pass/fail results, or generating paperwork to pass inspections or audits. The testing and evaluation of

Review of the Advanced Encryption Standard: NIST Publishes NISTIR 8319

July 23, 2021

NIST announces the release of NISTIR 8319, Review of the Advanced Encryption Standard. This publication provides a technical and editorial review of FIPS 197

Status Report on the Second Round of the NIST Lightweight Cryptography Standardization Process: NISTIR 8369

July 21, 2021

NIST announces the publication of NIST Internal Report (NISTIR) 8369, Status Report on the Second Round of the NIST Lightweight Cryptography Standardization

Managing the Security of Information Exchanges: NIST Publishes SP 800-47, Rev. 1

July 20, 2021

Organizations have mission and business-based needs to exchange or share information with one or more internal or external organizations via various information

Introduction to Cybersecurity for Commercial Satellite Operations: Draft NISTIR 8270 Available for Comment

June 30, 2021

Space operations are vital to advancing the security, economic prosperity, and scientific knowledge of the Nation. However, cyber-related threats to space

Combinatorial Coverage Difference Measurement: Draft White Paper Available

June 22, 2021

A draft NIST Cybersecurity White Paper, Combinatorial Coverage Difference Measurement, is now available for public comment. Structural coverage criteria are

NIST Releases the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) 1.0.0

June 10, 2021

NIST is pleased to announce the release of Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) 1.0.0. This is the first, official, major release of OSCAL and

Recommendations for Federal Vulnerability Disclosure Guidelines: Draft NIST SP 800-216 Available for Comment

June 7, 2021

Not all security vulnerabilities can be found through automated processes or testing. Internal and external reporting of security vulnerabilities in software

NIST Releases Draft of NIST SP 800-161, Revision 1 for comment, Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations.

May 10, 2021

More than ever, organizations are concerned about the risks associated with products and services that may contain potentially malicious functionality, are

NIST Requests Public Comments on Several Existing Cryptography Standards and Special Publications

May 10, 2021

NIST is in the process of a periodic review and maintenance of its cryptography standards and NIST Special Publications. A description of the review process is

Comments Sought on Updates to Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations (Draft NIST SP 800-161, Revision 1)

April 29, 2021

More than ever, organizations are concerned about the risks associated with products and services that may contain potentially malicious functionality, are

Assessing Enhanced Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information: Draft NIST SP 800-172A Available for Comment

April 27, 2021

The protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations—especially CUI associated with a critical program or high

Considerations for Digital Twin Technology and Emerging Standards: Draft NISTIR 8356 Available for Comment

April 16, 2021

Digital twin technology is an emerging area of research and standardization. Because of this, there may be a lack of clarity as to what is new with digital

NIST Releases an Example Implementation Tool for NISTIR 8212: An Information Security Continuous Monitoring Program Assessment

March 31, 2021

Information security continuous monitoring (ISCM) programs provide an understanding of risk tolerance and help officials set priorities and consistently manage

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