National Institute of Standards and Technology
Current NIST Cybersecurity Alerts
- NIST Workshop on the Requirements for an Accordion Cipher Mode 2024on June 20, 2024
FULL WORKSHOP DETAILS NIST will host a workshop on the development of a new block cipher mode of operation on June 20-21, 2024, at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville, Maryland. Workshop Announcement/Call for Abstracts (PDF)
- NICE Webinar: Reintegrating Justice-Involved Individuals into Cybersecurity Careerson April 17, 2024
Speakers: To be announced. Synopsis: Join us during Second Chance Month to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the reintegration of justice-involved individuals into the workforce. We will emphasize the resilience, redemption, and the
- The 35th Quest for Excellence® Conferenceon April 7, 2024
April 7–10, 2024 Gaylord National Harbor | #BaldrigeQuest COME. LEARN. NETWORK. ENGAGE Join us at the Quest for Excellence 2024! The conference will feature some new and exciting opportunities to learn role model best practices from nationally
- Enhancing Security of Devices and Components Across the Supply Chainon February 27, 2024
FULL WORKSHOP DETAILS NIST is hosting an in-person all-day workshop on February 27, 2024 to bring together industry, academia, and government to discuss the existing and emerging cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques for semiconductors
- NIST Releases Version 2.0 of Landmark Cybersecurity Frameworkon February 26, 2024
The agency has finalized the framework’s first major update since its creation in 2014.
- NICE Webinar: Expanding Cybersecurity Learning and Workforce Opportunities for Rural Americanson February 21, 2024
The presentation slides are available here . Download the Continuing Education Units form . Speakers: Ann Manby Chief Workforce Development Officer Center for Workforce Inclusion Dr. Mark R. Hagerott Chancellor North Dakota University System Dr
- NIST Secure Software Development Framework for Generative AI and for Dual Use Foundation Models Virtual Workshopon January 17, 2024
NIST is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST to bring together industry, academia, and government to discuss secure software development practices for AI models. Attendees will gain insight into major
- NIST Offers Guidance on Measuring and Improving Your Company’s Cybersecurity Programon January 17, 2024
Draft publication can help with evaluating information security efforts.
- What's in Store for NIST's Small Business Program in 2024?on January 10, 2024
We’re ringing in the New Year by giving you a sneak peek into what the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Program has planned for 2024. During this webinar, we’ll: Introduce you to the new NIST Lead for Small Business Engagement. Provide an overview
- NIST Launches Exploratory Digital Twins Studyon January 1, 2024
Digital Twins represent a growing global marketplace valued at over $8.6 billion in 2022 and forecasted to reach $138 billion by 2030. The NIST internal Strategic and Emerging Research Initiative (SERI) program has provided Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)
- NIST Awards Nearly $3 Million to Small Businesses to Advance Semiconductor Manufacturing, Drug Development and Moreon December 19, 2023
The grants will go to 15 small businesses in nine states under NIST's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.