National Institute of Standards and Technology
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The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act would NIST to best practices for device security. The Office of Management and Budget would create guidance for agencies to meet or exceed those standards.
September 15, 2020 -
Artificial intelligence is steadily making its way into federal agency operations. A problem is that it can introduce unwanted biases.
August 07, 2020 -
The IT-AAC and the CMMC board signed a memorandum of understanding to create a center of excellence where the two non-profits will work together to promote the standards, train industry and work with NATO partners to adopt the requirements.
August 05, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Defense Secretary Mark Esper bans photographs from being used in the process to promote officers and enlisted service members.
July 16, 2020 -
Forensic algorithms have become a routine tool for federal law enforcement agencies. The Government Accountability Office finds the algorithms are used to tie crime scene evidence to individuals with fingerprints or DNA on record.
June 08, 2020 -
Donna Dodson's peers call her a world leader in cybersecurity. Now she's getting recognition for her work.
May 27, 2020 -
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne. Commercial pilots have long used simulators, a form of augmented reality, to make their mistakes where no…
May 26, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the IG Independence Act would limit the grounds a president has to remove an inspector general.
May 26, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan bill in the Senate would fast-track hiring staff to work for the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, who’s now one step away from confirmation.
May 21, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, dead people are getting coronavirus stimulus payments, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers asks the Treasury Department, IRS and Social Security Administration what they can do to stop it.
May 11, 2020 -
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has stepped in with an online guide to help local officials evaluate and compare possible projects.
April 27, 2020 -
With seemingly everyone teleworking, the only way people can meet is through some awkward application or another. Teleconferencing can also mean fresh cybersecurity challenges.
March 27, 2020 -
Aside from technical issues like capacity, federal IT and cybersecurity officials say management and workplace culture issues remain a persistent challenge in maintaining regular operations through telework.
March 24, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a huddle between agencies may yield new cybersecurity guidance for teleworking federal employees.
March 24, 2020 -
In today's Federal Newscast, with more federal employees working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the National Institute of Standards and Technology gives advice on how to keep virtual meetings secure.
March 18, 2020