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NIST Releases Update of Industrial Control Systems Security Guide for Final Public Review

February 10, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued proposed updates to its Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security (NIST Special

Florida Congressman Ross spoke on the house floor to recognize the opening of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity on Friday, February 6th, 2015. Congratulations to the University of South Florida

February 4, 2015

Florida Congressman Ross spoke on the house floor to recognize the opening of the Florida Center for Cybersecurity on Friday, February 6th, 2015

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

Open-Source Software for Quantum Information

January 23, 2015

NIST has partnered with the private sector to develop the next-generation open-source control software for quantum information systems. NIST is a world leader

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

Symposium to Focus on Future of Voting Systems

January 21, 2015

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are sponsoring a two-day symposium to explore emerging

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

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Hosts Cybersecurity Consortium Members Following White House Announcement of $25 Million in Grants to 13 HBCUs

January 16, 2015

The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Hosts Cybersecurity Consortium Members Following White House Announcement of $25

Vice President Biden Announces $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education at HBCUs

January 15, 2015

Vice President Biden Announces $25 Million in Funding for Cybersecurity Education at HBCUs - the Department of Energy will provide a $25 million grant over the

Cybersecurity Center Invites Feedback on Securing Medical Devices

December 22, 2014

Hospitals are increasingly using networked technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical care by connecting medical devices to a central system

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

Cloud Metrics Could Provide the Goldilocks Solution to Which Cloud Vendor Is 'Just Right'

December 15, 2014

As government agencies and other organizations invest in cloud computing services, they are challenged to determine which cloud provider and service will best

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

UMD and NIST Announce the Creation of the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science

October 31, 2014

The University of Maryland (UMD) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced today the creation of the

Cybersecurity: It's about way more than countering hackers

October 30, 2014

Cybersecurity: It's about way more than countering hackers Growing professionals in cybersecurity means supporting an interdisciplinary approach that develops

NIST's Cloud Computing Roadmap Details Research Requirements and Action Plans

October 22, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the final version of the US Government Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap, Volumes I and

Report on Education Technology - Skills & Jobs PCAST released a letter report to the President on Information Technology for Targeting Job-Skills Training and Matching Talent to Jobs

September 29, 2014

Report on Education Technology - Skills & Jobs PCAST released a letter report to the President on Information Technology for Targeting Job-Skills Training and