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Computer Security Resource Center

Computer Security Resource Center

For 20 years, the Computer Security Resource Center (CSRC) has provided access to NIST's cybersecurity- and information security-related projects, publications, news and events.   CSRC supports stakeholders in government, industry and academia—both in the U.S. and internationally.

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Recent News

NISTIR 8212: ISCM Program Assessment and Tool March 31, 2021
NIST has published NISTIR 8212, "An Information Security Continuous Monitoring Program Assessment," and the ISCMAx tool that implements the ISCM program assessment described in SP 800-137A.
Securing Property Management Systems: SP 1800-27 March 30, 2021
NIST's NCCoE has published Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-27, "Securing Property Management Systems."
Draft NISTIR 8310: Election Infrastructure Profile March 29, 2021
A new draft NISTIR 8310, "Cybersecurity Framework Election Infrastructure Profile," is available for public comment through May 14, 2021.
Lightweight Cryptography Finalists Announced March 29, 2021
Ten finalists are moving to the final round of the Lightweight Cryptography Standardization process.
Test PIV Cards Version 2 Available March 23, 2021
Version 2 of test Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards now available.

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Upcoming Events

Special Topics in Privacy and Public Auditability -- Event 2 April 19, 2021
STPPA Event #2: Date and place: Monday, April 19, 2021. Virtual event, via Webex Featured topics: searchable encryption, private set intersection, secure multi-party computation. Structure: Three talks and one panel...
Federal Cybersecurity & Privacy Professionals Forum Meeting - May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021
NOTE:  FORUM MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ONLY FEDERAL/STATE EMPLOYEES, HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES, AND THEIR DESIGNATED SUPPORT CONTRACTORS.  REGISTRANTS MUST USE A .GOV, .EDU, OR .MIL ADDRESS FOR SIGN-UP.  SUPPORT CONTRACTORS MUST...
Third PQC Standardization Conference June 7, 2021 - June 9, 2021
REGISTRATION The NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Process has entered the third phase, in which 7 third round finalists and eight alternate candidates are being considered for standardization. NIST plans to...
FISSEA Forum: June 17, 2021 June 17, 2021
The FISSEA Forums are quarterly meetings to provide opportunities for policy and programmatic updates, the exchange of best practices, and discussion and engagement among members of the Federal Information Security Educators...
Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) - June 2021 Meeting June 23, 2021 - June 24, 2021
The Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) is authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278g-4, as amended, and advises the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), and...

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