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Information Technology Laboratory

Applied Cybersecurity Division

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2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Recap

December 12, 2024

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference took place this week in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together nearly 500 participants and featured

Requesting Public Comment | NIST Guidance on Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

December 5, 2024

The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the draft of the practice guide, Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 1800

NEW | NIST Privacy Workforce Taxonomy, Initial Public Draft

November 21, 2024

The NIST Privacy Framework Team is pleased to announce the release of the NIST Privacy Workforce Taxonomy, Initial Public Draft (IPD)! The Privacy Workforce

Unlocking Cybersecurity Talent: The Power of Apprenticeships

November 18, 2024

By: Marian Merritt Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field, with a constant need for skilled professionals. But unlike other professions — like medicine or

NCCoE Released NIST CSWP 36C, Reallocation of Temporary Identities - Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series for Public Comment

November 7, 2024

5G technology for broadband cellular networks will significantly improve how humans and machines communicate, operate, and interact in the physical and virtual

Comment Now! NIST Cybersecurity White Paper: Mitigating Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Telehealth Smart Home Integration

November 7, 2024

(12/31/24) The comment period has been extended to January 21, 2025.

Deadline One Week Away: Provide Your Comments on Proposed NICE Framework Updates

November 6, 2024

NICE FRAMEWORK PROPOSED UPDATES: SUBMIT COMMENTS BY NOVEMBER 14 The NICE Program Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased

Automation of the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program: September 2024 Status Report

October 31, 2024

A draft of NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 37, Automation of the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program: September 2024 Status Report, is now

Approaching November 14 Deadline: Provide Your Comments on Proposed NICE Framework Updates

October 30, 2024

NICE FRAMEWORK PROPOSED UPDATES: SUBMIT COMMENTS BY NOVEMBER 14 The NICE Program Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased

NIST Wins Multiple CyberScoop 50 Awards

October 28, 2024

NIST’s Cherilyn Pascoe and the Post Quantum Cryptography Standards project team have been selected as winners of the 2024 CyberScoop 50 Awards . The winners

It’s Not Too Late to Get Involved In Cybersecurity Career Week

October 18, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is coming to a close, but there are still ways YOU can get involved

Explore #CyberCareerWeek Resources

October 17, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw EXPLORE CYBERSECURITY CAREER RESOURCES Explore information, activities, guides, and toolkits

Insights From A Cybersecurity Intern and Explore #CyberCareer Week Activities

October 16, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Meet Miles Walker, a Cybersecurity major at Hampton University. Miles completed the 2024 Summer

2025 NICE Conference and Expo Call for Proposal is Now Open!

October 15, 2024

2025 NICE Conference and Expo June 1 - 4, 2025 | Denver, Colorado The NICE 2024-25 Planning Committee is happy to announce that the Call for Proposals for NICE

New Data on the Cybersecurity Workforce

October 15, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw UPDATED CYBERSEEK DATA HIGHLIGHTS PERSISTENT TALENT SHORTAGE CyberSeek , a free online tool that

NCCoE receives recognition from Montgomery County for significant role in advancing cybersecurity awareness and education

October 15, 2024

On October 15, 2024, NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) was presented with an official proclamation by Montgomery County Executive Mr

Cybersecurity Career Week is Here!

October 14, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Today marks the start of Cybersecurity Career Week, an effort to promote the discovery of

Cybersecurity Career Week is Quickly Approaching

October 8, 2024

NEXT WEEK! Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity

Submit Comments | Draft Report: Attribute Validation Services for Identity Management

October 7, 2024

The comment period is now open through Monday, December 2, 2024.

NIST Introduces a Meta-Framework to Strengthen Supply Chain Traceability in Critical Infrastructure Sectors

October 1, 2024

The security and stability of the United States’ national manufacturing and critical infrastructure supply chains are vital to the health, security, and growth

NICE Publishes Proposed Updates for Three NICE Framework Work Roles and One NICE Framework Competency Area

September 30, 2024

PROPOSED NICE FRAMEWORK UPDATES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The NICE Program Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pleased to publish

NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 36B Using Hardware-Enabled Security to Ensure 5G System Platform Integrity - Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series Available for Comment

September 30, 2024

5G technology for broadband cellular networks will significantly improve how humans and machines communicate, operate, and interact in the physical and virtual

Applied Cybersecurity Division

News and Updates

2024 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Recap

Requesting Public Comment | NIST Guidance on Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

NEW | NIST Privacy Workforce Taxonomy, Initial Public Draft

Unlocking Cybersecurity Talent: The Power of Apprenticeships

NCCoE Released NIST CSWP 36C, Reallocation of Temporary Identities - Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series for Public Comment

Comment Now! NIST Cybersecurity White Paper: Mitigating Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Telehealth Smart Home Integration

Deadline One Week Away: Provide Your Comments on Proposed NICE Framework Updates

Automation of the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program: September 2024 Status Report

Approaching November 14 Deadline: Provide Your Comments on Proposed NICE Framework Updates

NIST Wins Multiple CyberScoop 50 Awards

It’s Not Too Late to Get Involved In Cybersecurity Career Week

Explore #CyberCareerWeek Resources

Insights From A Cybersecurity Intern and Explore #CyberCareer Week Activities

2025 NICE Conference and Expo Call for Proposal is Now Open!

New Data on the Cybersecurity Workforce

NCCoE receives recognition from Montgomery County for significant role in advancing cybersecurity awareness and education

Cybersecurity Career Week is Here!

Cybersecurity Career Week is Quickly Approaching

Submit Comments | Draft Report: Attribute Validation Services for Identity Management

NIST Introduces a Meta-Framework to Strengthen Supply Chain Traceability in Critical Infrastructure Sectors

NICE Publishes Proposed Updates for Three NICE Framework Work Roles and One NICE Framework Competency Area

NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 36B Using Hardware-Enabled Security to Ensure 5G System Platform Integrity - Applying 5G Cybersecurity and Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series Available for Comment

Supply Chain Traceability: Manufacturing Meta-Framework | NIST IR 8536 Initial Public Draft

NIST Awards $3 Million for Community-Based Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Building a Cybersecurity and Privacy Learning Program: NIST Publishes SP 800-50r1

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--Biofabrication
--Cell-free systems
--Genome engineering
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-Gene delivery systems
-Genome editing
-Genomics
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Forensic Science
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Information technology
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-Data and informatics
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-Privacy
-Software research
--Software testing
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-Video analytics
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Infrastructure
Manufacturing
-Additive manufacturing
-Factory communications
-Factory operations planning and control
-Interoperability in manufacturing
-Machining
-Manufacturing economics
-Manufacturing quality assurance
-Manufacturing systems design and analysis
-Monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics
-Process improvement
-Process measurement and control
-Product data
-Robotics in manufacturing
--Agility and adaptability
--Collaborative robots
--Dexterous grasping
--Manipulation
--Mobility and industrial autonomous vehicles
--Navigation / actuation / control
--Sensing and perception
-Supply chain
-Sustainable manufacturing
-Systems engineering
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-Technology commercialization
Materials
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Mathematics and statistics
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Nanotechnology
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