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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

Public Comments Requested on SP 800-135 Rev. 1 for Key Derivation Functions July 27, 2023
NIST is reviewing Special Publication 800-135 Revision 1 and requesting public comments by September 27, 2023.
NIST Requests Public Comments on FIPS 202 and SP 800-185 July 27, 2023
Initial public comments are requested on FIPS 202, SHA-3 Standard, and SP 800-185, SHA-3 Derived Functions. The public comment period is open through October 27, 2023.
CMVP-Approved Security Functions and Methods: Lists Now Available Online July 25, 2023
The NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-140x series supports Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 140-3, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules, and its associated validation testing program,...
NIST Releases Interagency Report 8270 July 25, 2023
Space operations are vital to advancing the security, economic prosperity, and scientific knowledge of the Nation.
Updated macOS Security Guidance and Resources July 20, 2023
NIST has released the final version of Special Publication (SP) 800-219 Revision 1, Automated Secure Configuration Guidance from the macOS Security Compliance Project (mSCP).

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Upcoming Events

Federal Cybersecurity & Privacy Professionals Forum Meeting - August 29, 2023 August 29, 2023
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 Multi-party Threshold Schemes 2023 September 26, 2023 - September 28, 2023
NIST Workshop on Multi-Party Threshold Schemes (MPTS) 2023 Host project: Multi-Party Threshold Cryptography: https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/threshold-cryptography Main topic: NIST Call for Multi-Party Threshold Schemes...
The Third NIST Workshop on Block Cipher Modes of Operation 2023 October 3, 2023 - October 4, 2023
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! registration will close September 25 NIST will host the Third NIST Workshop on Block Cipher Modes of Operation on October 3-4, 2023, at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville,...

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