Category Archives: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

How AI can be hacked with prompt injection: NIST report

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) closely observes the AI lifecycle, and for good reason. As AI proliferates, so does the discovery and exploitation of AI cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Prompt injection is one such vulnerability that specifically attacks generative AI. In Adversarial Machine Learning: A Taxonomy and Terminology of Attacks and Mitigations, NIST defines […]

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FCC approves cybersecurity label for consumer devices

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The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark aims to provide consumers with a better understanding of the security of their Internet of Things devices.

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Apple rolls out quantum-resistant cryptography for iMessage

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The tech giant hopes to make its messaging platform secure against highly capable quantum computers of the future. 

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Updated SBOM guidance: A new era for software transparency?

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The cost of cyberattacks on software supply chains is a growing problem, with the average data breach costing $4.45 million in 2023. Since President Biden’s 2021 executive order, software bills of materials (SBOMs) have become a cornerstone in protecting supply chains. In December 2023, the National Security Agency (NSA) published new guidance to help organizations […]

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Roundup: Federal action that shaped cybersecurity in 2023

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As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on our top five federal cyber stories of the year: a compilation of pivotal moments and key developments that have significantly shaped the landscape of cybersecurity at the federal level. These stories highlight the challenges federal agencies faced in securing digital infrastructure in the […]

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NIST’s security transformation: How to keep up

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One thing that came out of the pandemic years was a stronger push toward an organization-wide digital transformation. Working remotely forced companies to integrate digital technologies, ranging from cloud computing services to AI/ML, across business operations to allow workers to keep up high production and efficiency standards. Now that businesses and consumers have adjusted to […]

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Cyber experts applaud the new White House cybersecurity plan

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First, there was a strategy. Now, there’s a plan. The Biden Administration recently released its plan for implementing the highly anticipated national cybersecurity strategy published in March. The new National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) lays out specific deadlines and responsibilities for the White House’s vision for cybersecurity. The plan is being managed by the […]

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How NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Tackles Risk Management

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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF) is moving into its final stages before its 2024 implementation. After the public discussion period to inform decisions for the framework closed in May, it’s time to learn more about what to expect from the changes to the guidelines. The updated CSF is being aligned with the Biden Administration’s […]

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How to Boost Cybersecurity Through Better Communication

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Security would be easy without users.  That statement is as absurd as it is true. It’s also true that business wouldn’t be possible without users. It’s time to look at the big picture when it comes to cybersecurity.  In addition to dealing with every new risk, vulnerability and attack vector that comes along, cybersecurity pros need […]

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NIST Launches Cybersecurity Initiative for Small Businesses

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For small organizations, the current cyber threat landscape is brutal. While big-name breaches steal the headlines, small businesses suffer the most from ransomware attacks. Additionally, other studies reveal that only half of all small businesses are prepared for a cyberattack. In the face of these challenges, NIST is creating a new initiative to help.  To […]

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