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The Computer Security Resource Center (CSRC) has information on many of NIST's cybersecurity- and information security-related projects, publications, news and events. CSRC supports people and organizations in government, industry, and academia—both in the U.S. and internationally.

Recent News

NIST Invites Public Comments on SP 800-232 November 8, 2024
The initial public draft of Special Publication (SP) 800-232, Ascon-Based Lightweight Cryptography Standards for Constrained Devices: Authenticated Encryption, Hash, and Extendable Output Functions is available for public...
CSWP 34 is Available for Public Comment November 7, 2024
The NCCoE has released for public comment the draft of NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 34, Mitigating Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Telehealth Smart Home Integration. The comment period for the draft is now open...
CSWP 36C is Available for Public Comment November 7, 2024
Draft CSWP 36C, Reallocation of Temporary Identities - Applying 5G Cybersecurity & Privacy Capabilities White Paper Series for Public Comment. The public comment period is open through December 6, 2024.
New NIST Errata Update - C-SCRM November 1, 2024
NIST has released an errata update to its foundational publication on managing cybersecurity risks in supply chains.
Automation of the NIST CMVP Status Report October 31, 2024
A draft of NIST Cybersecurity White Paper (CSWP) 37, "Automation of the NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program: September 2024 Status Report," is now available for public comment through December 4, 2024.

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Upcoming Events

Federal Cybersecurity & Privacy Professionals Forum Meeting - November 19, 2024 November 19, 2024
The Federal Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Forum is an informal group sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to promote the sharing of system security and privacy information among...
NIST Workshop on Guidance for KEMs February 25, 2025 - February 26, 2025
Read the Code of Conduct for NIST Meetings NIST recently published FIPS 203, Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard, to update it's cryptographic standards with an algorithm designed to provide protection...

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