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Security Analysis of First Responder Mobile and Wearable Devices: NIST Releases Draft NIST Interagency Report 8196

December 3, 2018

(12/18/18) Comment Period Extension: Comments are now due by February 6, 2019. With the launch of public safety broadband networks (PSBNs), mobile and wearable

Security Analysis of First Responder Mobile and Wearable Devices: NIST Releases Draft NISTIR 8196

December 3, 2018

NIST invites comments on Draft NISTIR 8196, Security Analysis of First Responder Mobile and Wearable Devices, which reviews the current and potential use cases

NIST Evaluation Shows Advance in Face Recognition Software’s Capabilities

November 30, 2018

Between 2014 and 2018, facial recognition software got 20 times better at searching a database to find a matching photograph, according to the National

Status of International Cybersecurity Standardization for the Internet of Things (IoT): NISTIR 8200

November 29, 2018

The Interagency International Cybersecurity Standardization Working Group (IICS WG), through its Internet of Things (IoT) Task Group, developed NIST Interagency

Draft SP 1800-16 (Volumes A and B), "Securing Web Transactions: TLS Server Certificate Management" is Available for Comment

November 29, 2018

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released preliminary drafts for Volume A (Executive Summary) and Volume B ( Approach, Architecture

NIST Atomic Clocks Now Keep Time Well Enough to Improve Models of Earth

November 28, 2018

Experimental atomic clocks at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have achieved three new performance records, now ticking precisely

Photonic Radiation Sensors Survive Huge Doses Undamaged

November 27, 2018

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have published landmark test results that suggest a promising class of sensors can be

NIST Study Resolves Fine Details of How Microscopic Machines Can Fail in the Blink of an Eye

November 27, 2018

How long can tiny gears and other microscopic moving parts last before they wear out? What are the warning signs that these components are about to fail, which

New Device Widens Light Beams by 400 Times, Broadening Possibilities in Science and Technology

November 27, 2018

By using light waves instead of electric current to transmit data, photonic chips—circuits for light—have advanced fundamental research in many areas from

Baldrige Seeks Examiners for 2019 Board

November 26, 2018

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) is seeking applicants for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners for the 2019 award

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NIST Simulations Suggest Graphene Can Stretch to Be a Tunable Ion Filter

November 26, 2018

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have conducted simulations suggesting that graphene, in addition to its many other

Trusted Cloud Security Practice Guide: Preliminary Draft of SP 1800-19B (Approach, Architecture and Security Requirements) Available for Comment

November 26, 2018

NIST has released a preliminary draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-19 Volume B, Trusted Cloud: Security Practice Guide for VMWare Hybrid Cloud

White Cat Hair on Black Pants: International Study Measures Stability of Precision Masses to Benefit Trade

November 26, 2018

When are two nominally identical kilogram masses no longer identical? When each goes to a different place and adsorbs varying amounts of moisture and

Best Practices for Key Management Organizations: NIST Releases 2nd Draft of SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev. 1

November 20, 2018

NIST invites public comments on a second draft of Special Publication (SP) 800-57 Part 2 Rev. 1, Recommendation for Key Management Part 2: Best Practices for

Draft Project Description for “Securing Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring Ecosystem” is Available for Comment

November 20, 2018

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at NIST is seeking comments on a draft project description, Securing Telehealth Remote Patient

Draft Project Description for Securing Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring Ecosystem is Available for Comment

November 20, 2018

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at NIST is seeking comments on a draft project description, Securing Telehealth Remote Patient

Trusted Cloud: Draft SP 1800-19 Volume B, "Approach, Architecture, and Security Characteristics" is Now Available for Comment

November 20, 2018

NIST has released a preliminary draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-19B, Trusted Cloud: Security Practice Guide for VMWare Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Trusted Cloud: Draft SP 1800-19 Volume B, "Approach, Architecture, and Security Characteristics" is Now Available for Comment

November 20, 2018

NIST has released a preliminary draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-19B, Trusted Cloud: Security Practice Guide for VMWare Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Office of the Director

News and Updates

Security Analysis of First Responder Mobile and Wearable Devices: NIST Releases Draft NIST Interagency Report 8196

Security Analysis of First Responder Mobile and Wearable Devices: NIST Releases Draft NISTIR 8196

NIST Evaluation Shows Advance in Face Recognition Software’s Capabilities

Status of International Cybersecurity Standardization for the Internet of Things (IoT): NISTIR 8200

Draft SP 1800-16 (Volumes A and B), "Securing Web Transactions: TLS Server Certificate Management" is Available for Comment

NIST Atomic Clocks Now Keep Time Well Enough to Improve Models of Earth

Photonic Radiation Sensors Survive Huge Doses Undamaged

NIST Study Resolves Fine Details of How Microscopic Machines Can Fail in the Blink of an Eye

New Device Widens Light Beams by 400 Times, Broadening Possibilities in Science and Technology

Baldrige Seeks Examiners for 2019 Board

NIST Simulations Suggest Graphene Can Stretch to Be a Tunable Ion Filter

Trusted Cloud Security Practice Guide: Preliminary Draft of SP 1800-19B (Approach, Architecture and Security Requirements) Available for Comment

White Cat Hair on Black Pants: International Study Measures Stability of Precision Masses to Benefit Trade

Best Practices for Key Management Organizations: NIST Releases 2nd Draft of SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev. 1

Draft Project Description for “Securing Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring Ecosystem” is Available for Comment

Draft Project Description for Securing Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring Ecosystem is Available for Comment

Trusted Cloud: Draft SP 1800-19 Volume B, "Approach, Architecture, and Security Characteristics" is Now Available for Comment

Trusted Cloud: Draft SP 1800-19 Volume B, "Approach, Architecture, and Security Characteristics" is Now Available for Comment

NIST Releases 2nd Draft of Key Management Best Practices for Organizations: Draft SP 800-57 Part 2 Rev. 1

New Wireless Networks Division Publication!

Historic Vote Ties Kilogram and Other Units to Natural Constants

Five Role-Model Organizations Win 2018 Baldrige National Quality Award

OSAC Standards Bulletin, November 2018 Published

Comment Period Extended for Glossary of Key Information Security Terms

National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week is Here!

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