NIST Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Development Process

Published

March 31, 2016

Author(s)

Andrew R. Regenscheid

Abstract

This document describes the principles, processes and procedures that drive cryptographic standards and guidelines development efforts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This document reflects public comments received on two earlier versions., and will serve as the basis to guide NIST's future cryptographic standards and guidelines development efforts. It will be reviewed and updated every five years to help ensure that NIST fulfills its role and responsibilities for producing robust, effective cryptographic standards and guidelines.

Citation

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 7977

Report Number

7977

NIST Pub Series

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7977

Keywords

Cryptographic standards, cryptographic guidelines, cryptographic research

Citation

Regenscheid, A. (2016), NIST Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Development Process, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7977 (Accessed October 3, 2025)