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NIST director striving for optimization of labs
Gallagher is asking all 10 of the agency's labs to consider how they are set up to meet their mission. NIST is playing a more critical role than ever in many of the administration's priorities. He says the agency is considering its options for revamping its IT lab.
Tags: technology , management , NIST , cybersecurity , IT Lab , health IT , Smart Grid
Cloud computing progress to be discussed at NIST forum
Government and industry leaders are coming together to discuss progress the government has made to advance open standards in interoperability, portability and security in cloud computing. The National Institute of Standards and Technology will hold its Cloud Computing Forum & Workshop III April 7-8 at the agency’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. Working groups formed at [...]
Tags: cloud computing , NIST , Vivek Kundra
Congress gives NIST a clear set of priorities
The America Competes Reauthorization Act authorizes the agency's programs and sets a path toward the future. President Obama signed the bill into law Tuesday. Several other science and technology agencies receive marching orders from lawmakers.
Tags: technology , management , John Holdren , NIST , OSTP , Energy , NSF , America Competes Act , challenges , cybersecurity , cloud computing , Jason Miller
Feds seek right role for protecting .com domain
With so much at stake, what role, if any does the federal government play in protecting the .com Internet domain? Several experts offer some candid observations on what the government's role should be.
Tags: technology , cybersecurity , Commerce , NIST , Cisco , Don Proctor , RSA , Mischel Kwon , CSIS , James Lewis , Max Cacas
Commerce solidifies security of Internet
Commerce and several partners are ready to launch the Domain Name System Security Extensions that is expected to enhance Internet security and stability.
Tags: technology , Commerce , NIST , Lawrence Strickling , cybersecurity , ICANN , DNSSEC , VeriSign , Meg Beasley
