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Information Technology Laboratory / Applied Cybersecurity Division

National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)

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Ransomware Risk Management: Preliminary Draft NISTIR 8374 Available for Comment

June 9, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new Preliminary Draft report, NIST Interagency or Internal Report ( NISTIR) 8374

Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography: Draft Project Description Available for Comment

June 4, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography. Publication of

Using Mobile Device Biometrics for Authenticating First Responders: Draft NISTIR 8334 Available for Comment

June 2, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft report, NIST Interagency or Internal Report ( NISTIR) 8334, Using Mobile

Hardware-Enabled Security: Draft NISTIR 8320 Available for Comment

May 27, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft report, NISTIR 8320, Hardware-Enabled Security: Enabling a Layered Approach to

NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-15, Securing Small Business and Home IoT Devices: Mitigating Network-Based Attacks Using MUD

May 26, 2021

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has published NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide Special Publication (SP) 1800-15, Securing Small

Trusted IoT Device Network-Layer Onboarding and Lifecycle Management

May 20, 2021

Network-layer onboarding of an Internet of Things (IoT) device is the provisioning of network credentials to that device. The current lack of trusted IoT device

Data Classification Practices: Draft Project Description Available for Comment

May 19, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Data Classification Practices: Facilitating Data-Centric

NIST Releases Tips and Tactics for Dealing With Ransomware

May 13, 2021

Used in cyberattacks that can paralyze organizations, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands payment to restore

Second Draft of “Securing Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring Ecosystem” (SP 1800-30) is Available for Comment

May 6, 2021

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the second draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-30, Securing Telehealth Remote

Challenges with Adopting Post-Quantum Cryptographic Algorithms: Final Version of Cybersecurity White Paper Published

April 28, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released the final version of the NIST Cybersecurity White Paper, Getting Ready for Post-Quantum

Automation of the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP)

April 12, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Automation of the Cryptographic Module Validation Program

Securing Property Management Systems: Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-27

March 30, 2021

In recent years criminals and other attackers have compromised the networks of several major hospitality companies, exposing the information of hundreds of

NIST Offers Cybersecurity Guide Tailored to the Hospitality Industry

March 30, 2021

A new practical cybersecurity guide from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can help hotel owners reduce the risks to a highly vulnerable

The graphic shows technology involved in elections divided into tasks conducted before, during and after the polls are open.

To Help Protect Our Elections, NIST Offers Specific Cybersecurity Guidelines

March 29, 2021

Making elections secure means protecting against ever-evolving threats to information technology — which scans in-person and mail-in ballots, supports voter

Mobile Device Security--Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Draft SP 1800-22 Available for Comment

March 18, 2021

Many organizations now support their employees' use of personal mobile devices to remotely perform work-related activities. This increasingly common practice

Trusted IoT Device Network-Layer Onboarding and Lifecycle Management: Draft Project Description

March 16, 2021

Network-layer onboarding of an Internet of Things (IoT) device is the provisioning of network credentials to that device. The current lack of trusted IoT device

Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3: Draft Project Description Available for Comment

February 26, 2021

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft project description, Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3. Publication

An off-road vehicle on a hill is seen below a map of territory, which is surrounded by a compass, a clock and a satellite.

NIST Finalizes Cybersecurity Guidance for Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems

February 11, 2021

As part of an effort to help users apply its well-known Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as broadly and effectively as possible, the National Institute of

5G Cybersecurity: Preliminary Draft of NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-33A

February 1, 2021

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has posted for comment a Preliminary Draft—the first of three volumes of an upcoming practice guide

Securing Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)--Cybersecurity for the Healthcare Sector: NIST SP 1800-24

December 21, 2020

A new NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide, NIST SP 1800-24, is now available: Securing Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS): Cybersecurity for the

Cybersecurity Practice Guides for Securing Data Integrity Against Ransomware Attacks

December 8, 2020

NIST's National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)—in collaboration with members of the business community and vendors of cybersecurity solutions—has

Safeguarding Containers in Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments: Draft NISTIR 8320A is Available for Comment

December 7, 2020

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) announces the release of Draft NIST Internal Report (NISTIR) 8320A, Hardware-Enabled Security

Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: NIST Releases Draft Cybersecurity Guidance, Develops GPS-Free Backup for Timing Systems

October 23, 2020

Taking another step toward strengthening the nation’s critical infrastructure, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has drafted guidelines

NIST Cybersecurity Expert Donna Dodson Receives Service to America Medal

October 8, 2020

Donna Dodson, a cybersecurity expert who worked for her entire 33-year career at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been honored

Securing Data Integrity Against Ransomware Attacks: Draft Paper Available for Comment

October 1, 2020

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at NIST is actively engaged in helping organizations address the challenge of ransomware and other data

Advanced communications
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--Genome engineering
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-Gene delivery systems
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Buildings and Construction
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Chemistry
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Electronics
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Energy
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Environment
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Fire
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Forensic Science
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Health
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Information technology
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--Trustworthy networks
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-Data and informatics
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Infrastructure
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-Machining
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-Process improvement
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-Product data
-Robotics in manufacturing
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--Manipulation
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--Navigation / actuation / control
--Sensing and perception
-Supply chain
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Materials
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--Composition and structure
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Mathematics and statistics
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Metrology
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Nanotechnology
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--Lithography
--Self-assembly
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Physics
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Public safety
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