Security News

NIST Tailors Framework for Federal Agencies (InfoRiskToday)
2017-05-17 20:48

NIST Issues Draft Guidance for Wireless Infusion Pumps (InfoRiskToday)
2017-05-11 21:03

Proposed NIST Password Guidelines Soften Length, Complexity Focus (Threatpost)
2017-05-03 17:55

NIST's latest password guidelines focus less on length and complexity of secrets and more on other measures such as 2FA, throttling, and blacklists.

Groups Say NIST Must Better Address Healthcare's Cyber Needs (InfoRiskToday)
2017-04-13 19:48

Panel OKs Plan for NIST to Audit Framework Implementation (InfoRiskToday)
2017-03-01 23:09

Bill Seeks Metrics for NIST Cybersecurity Framework (InfoRiskToday)
2017-02-28 19:24

NIST is Continuing to Work on Post-Quantum-Computing Cryptography Standards (Schneier on Security)
2016-12-23 12:39

NIST is accepting proposals for public-key algorithms immune to quantum computing techniques. Details here. Deadline is the end of November 2017. I applaud NIST for taking the lead on this, and...

NIST Calls for Submissions to Secure Data Against Quantum Computing (Threatpost)
2016-12-22 17:33

NIST has made a public plea for submissions for new crypto algorithms that can stand up against quantum computing and protect data.

NIST Draft Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (November 2 and 3, 2016) (SANS Newsbites)
2016-11-04 19:43

NIST Alters Guidance Wording to Appeal to Non-Federal Audience (InfoRiskToday)
2016-10-24 09:51