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

What “Beginner” Skills do Security Leaders Need to Refresh?

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The chief information security officer (CISO) was once a highly technical role primarily focused on security. But now, the role is evolving. Modern security leaders must work across divisions to secure technology and help meet business objectives. To stay relevant, the CISO must have a broad range of skills to maintain adequate security and collaborate with […]

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What’s Going Into NIST’s New Digital Identity Guidelines?

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One of this year’s biggest positive cybersecurity events comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). For the first time since 2017, NIST is updating its digital identity guidelines.  These new guidelines will help set the course for best practices in handling digital identity for organizations across all sectors. What is Digital Identity? […]

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Don’t Wait To Embrace CISA’s Vulnerability Management Rules

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Vulnerability management is the time-consuming process of finding and patching a seemingly unlimited number of potential risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports more than 23,000 new vulnerabilities for 2022, where more than 17,000 are classified as critical. For many organizations, simply prioritizing vulnerabilities becomes a monumental task on its own. The […]

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What CISOs Want to See From NIST’s Impending Zero Trust Guidelines

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Cybersecurity at U.S. federal agencies has been running behind the times for years. It took an executive order by President Joe Biden to kickstart a fix across the agencies. The government initiative also serves as a wake-up call to enterprises lagging in getting zero trust up and running.  Several organizations, including the Office of Management […]

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The Pentagon may require vendors certify their software is free of known flaws. Experts are split.

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The debate is over whether the provision is unrealistic or if it’s a game changing move to cut down on software vulnerabilities.

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Everything CISOs Need to Know About NIST

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It’s never been harder to be a chief information security officer (CISO). In 2021, there were 50% more attacks each week compared to 2020. Without a plan, maintaining a robust security posture is an uphill struggle.  Thankfully, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers CISOs the guidance they need. Read on to learn […]

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NIST Supply Chain Security Guidelines: 10 Key Takeaways

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published updated guidance for reducing cybersecurity risks in supply chains. Titled “Software Supply Chain Security Guidance,” the update is NIST’s response to directives issued by an executive order by President Joe Biden, designed to improve cybersecurity in the United States.  This NIST […]

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A New Cybersecurity Executive Order Puts the Heat on Critical Infrastructure Suppliers

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Ransomware. Five years ago, the cybersecurity community knew that term well, although among others it was far from dinner table conversation. Times have changed. Since early 2020, ransomware has hit a slew of headlines. People inside and outside of the security industry are talking about it, and many have experienced the ransomware pain firsthand. The […]

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Zero Trust: What NIST’s Guidelines Mean for Your Resources

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In May, The White House released an executive order on improving the nation’s cybersecurity. The order came with various directives for Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies. Among other efforts, the order focused on the federal government’s advance toward zero trust architecture (ZTA). It framed this journey as one “which shall incorporate, as appropriate, the migration […]

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What Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order Means for Supply Chain Attacks

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With cybersecurity guidelines coming down from the executive branch, industry and policymakers clearly both see the extent of the cyberattack problem. Take a look at the contents of the Biden administration’s May executive order and what it means for people working in the industry, especially in regards to supply chain attacks. The executive order covers […]

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