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Why NIST is prioritizing creating a dictionary of AI development
An official from the National Institute of Standards and Technology explained the need for a consensus on language as a means of developing common standards for AI.
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NIST releases revised cyber requirements for controlled unclassified information
The proposed revisions will ideally serve as a “balanced, strong starting point” for agencies and contractors that deal with sensitive information, a NIST official said.
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NIST to issue cyber updates, introduce new security controls
The changes, which are open to public comment, focus on user identity management and protecting cryptographic keys, among other security protocols.
New cyber guidelines out for government contractors
Government contractors are under constant cyber attacks and now NIST has new requirements for contractors.
NIST security expert elected AAAS fellow
The world's largest general scientific society will honor a member of the NIST Information Technology Laboratory.
NIST plans $70M multi-award contract
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking sources for a five-year contract for cybersecurity expertise and consultation. No RFP has been submitted yet.
Plan unveiled to build new cyber workforce
The National Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Education plan will focus on industry-specific sectors and K-12 cyber education.
DOD looks to unconventional methods in fight against IEDs
The U.S. military's counter-IED agency is focusing on intelligence and robotics in the continuing fight against a critical threat to soldiers' lives.
Can the US stay the global leader in cloud computing?
TechAmerica Foundation collaborated with NIST and provides 14 recommendations and a Cloud First Buyer’s Guide for agencies.
5 critical steps on the road to IPv6
Connecting with the rest of the world could soon require the use of IPv6, and agencies should begin preparing now to use the new protocols.
Do agencies still have year-end spending sprees?
We tried to find out what agencies are spending their year-end money on, but it might not work like that anymore.
Can the Apple iPad get any workplace respect?
Apple's iPad tablet computer is attracting some interested glances from government
GSA solicitation solidifies cloud commitment
Efforts advance to make cloud computing services accessible to federal agencies with new RFQ, the launch of a web site, and new support for FedRAMP program.
Feds, industry to hash out cloud standards at May summit
The Cloud Summit, to be hosted on May 20 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, will turn attention to creating standards for data interoperability, portability and security.
Feds prepare RAMP for cloud
A new program could make it easier for agencies to get authorization to move to their IT operations to the cloud.
NIST to map road to digital record preservation
NIST is hosting the first of an important series of meetings next week as a first step toward developing a national road map to digital record preservation.
NIST guidelines: Broccoli and cheese
NIST's FISMA project leader explains how agencies can team up to hack away at the time and effort needed to qualify IT products and services for purchase.
NIST cryptographic showdown enters round two
NIST has eliminated 37 algorithms that had been submitted in a contest to choose the next cryptographic hash. Now, 14 contenders remain.
NIST gets new director at a critical time for the agency
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has become an economic enabler for a nation that is increasingly dependent on IT and the ability to securely share and use information, said newly confirmed administrator Patrick Gallagher.
NIST readies Smart Grid security architecture
A cybersecurity working group is developing a security architecture and comprehensive set of security requirements to accompany the Smart Grid framework being developed by NIST's office for Smart Grid interoperability. A preliminary report is expected to be released for comment shortly.
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