National Institute of Standards and Technology.
measurement standards laboratory in the United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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NIST and the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance accelerate standardization of open-source data infrastructure and photoactive resin baselines.Some support1 report
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The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is supporting the mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regarding building safety.Some support1 report
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NIST trusts OMA to manage technical assistance in Ohio.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers, including Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer, are pushing for the development of national standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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The investigation into the collapse of the Twin Towers concluded on September 1st that structural damage and fires, fueled by jet fuel heat, caused the failure.Some support1 report
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New measurements have been developed to improve the accuracy of nuclear inspections, involving the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the IAEA.Some support1 report
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Apricorn product successfully underwent validation against the rigorous standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.Some support1 report
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Defense Intelligence Agency are being addressed regarding cybersecurity and intelligence needs.Some support1 report
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County officials are utilizing findings from the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding the ongoing incident in Cowlitz County.Some support1 report
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Google paper informs threat assessment and formalizes first Post-Quantum Cryptography standards.Some support2 reports
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NIST has signed letters of intent with various quantum computing companies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A joint institute focused on quantum research has been established, involving JILA, NIST, NSF, and the University of Colorado Boulder.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Both Donald Trump and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are currently under public scrutiny.Some support1 report
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NIST finalized post-quantum encryption standards, with RSA underpinning current public-key security protocols.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is integrating proprietary and government standards data with Wiley-VCH.Some support2 reports
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Earth faces threats from extreme weather events.Some support1 report
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The Office of Management and Budget has defined high value assets for US agencies, while the US mandates the adoption of NIST standards for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) transition.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Quantum Sky aligns with finalized post-quantum encryption standards and guidance on responsible AI adoption.Some support1 report
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Research advance occurred in Maryland suburbs involving the National Institute of Standards and Technology.Some support2 reports
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The National Security Council and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have both assessed risks to the U.S. economy.Some support1 report
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The Department of Commerce is leveraging the National Institute of Standards and Technology to fund R&D into advanced integrated photonics and provide technical standards guidance.Some support1 report
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NIST is utilizing the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) to advance standards work, specifically by developing profiles based on the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).Some support1 report1 development inside
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US science strategy, involving NIST, must maintain an advantage over China and monitors CCP's AI priorities.Some support8 reports
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Infoblox achieved FedRAMP Moderate certification, providing solutions to meet modernizing government requirements.Some support1 report
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is involved in ensuring compliance with established standards for Addison Airport's new satellite location.Some support1 report
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NIST hosts a biometrology program focused on the bioeconomy.Some support1 report
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NIST experts are advising on the specific location for capsule burial in Philadelphia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Executive orders task the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with developing guidance and pilots.Some support3 reports
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States submitted items for a national time capsule, which was overseen by NIST for the national record.Some support1 report
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Arvind Raman, formerly of Purdue in Indiana, has been appointed the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which operates under the Department of Commerce.Some support1 report
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OMB leads PQC migration with NIST guidance.Some support2 reports
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University of Louisville receives federally funded research, with Bradley describing the university's budget.Some support1 report
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An entity in Mississippi received logistical support services and failed to meet required NIST SP 800-171 controls.Some support1 report
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology partnered with the Air Force Research Laboratory on various quantum technology development projects.Some support1 report
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology published its final report on a collapse.Well supported3 reports
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Stephens' research and NIST findings address wildfire risk management in Nevada.Some support1 report
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NIST investigated the structural failure of the World Trade Center.Some support1 report
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology investigated the collapse of Champlain Towers South.Some support3 reports
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The investigation into the collapse of the Surfside beachfront condominium is underway, involving the National Institute of Standards and Technology.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Building codes and construction flaws were identified as the cause of the Surfside collapse.Some support1 report
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NIST issued a final report on the collapse of Surfside, a building located near Miami.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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National Institute of Standards and Technology investigated a structural failure in Miami.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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A proposed bill mandates a joint modernization plan between the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.Some support2 reports
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John Frushour, CISO of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, discusses NIST guidelines for post-quantum cryptography readiness.Some support1 report
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NSF and NIST are facing budget cuts, a situation being tracked by the Partnership for Public Service.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Donald Trump signed an executive order tasking agencies like the NSA and NIST to create a framework for frontier AI models.Some support1 report
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NIST initiatives help agencies adopt zero-trust standards, and Chris Wilkinson promotes NetScout's cybersecurity solutions.Some support1 report
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TM Technologies adheres to NIST SP 800-171 standards, and Sameer Desai is their Vice President.Some support4 reports
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DigiCert and other security firms are collaborating with tech giants like Google and Microsoft within the NIST NCCoE project.Some support2 reports
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A quantum computing company secured a contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and saw its share price increase despite market trends.Some support1 report
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CMMC aligns to NIST cybersecurity standards, and Derrick Pledger is named as Chief Digital & Information Officer of Maximus.Some support1 report
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NIST finalized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, setting industry requirements.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Quantum Computing Inc. secured a new contract with NIST for PIC design and fabrication.Some support2 reports
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A company based in the Boulder Valley, including entities like Infleqtion and Apollo, has become a hub for quantum research, targeting commercial-scale fault-tolerant systems.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NIST published certification for Yubico, making it the only authenticator authorized for DoD PKI.Some support2 reports
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Around National Institute of Standards and Technology this week
News at the entities that move National Institute of Standards and Technology most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Anthropic StructuralAn administration order issued by the Trump administration on January 1, 2026, cited national security concerns regarding Anthropic.Moves National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Department of Commerce StructuralThe Department of Commerce issued an export control directive for Anthropic following concerns raised to the White House.Moves National Institute of Standards and Technology
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IBM OperationalRoyal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an outperform rating.Moves National Institute of Standards and Technology
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NOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.
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Ohio OperationalGovernor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel announced several new economic development projects in Ohio, including a lithium facility and a Wal-Mart project.Moves National Institute of Standards and Technology
Connections
The 40 strongest of 811, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Surfside Operational
NIST is actively investigating and reporting findings related to the structural failure and collapse of the Surfside condominium.
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Donald Trump Structural
NIST's operational mandates and framework development are directly instructed and influenced by executive orders from the administration.
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Anthropic Structural
Anthropic contributes to and is subject to the testing and evaluation standards established by NIST for AI models.
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Yubico Structural
one depends on the other
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OpenAI Structural
NIST develops and proposes formal guidelines and tests for evaluating AI systems.
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Josh Gottheimer Structural
Josh Gottheimer directs NIST to develop national AI standards through legislative mandate.
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Marie Structural
Marie's work historically informed standards in experimental physics set by NIST.
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National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Structural
NCCoE functions as a specialized, mandated component within the broader goals and execution framework of NIST.
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Department of Commerce Structural
NIST operates as a formal component nested within the organizational structure of the Department of Commerce.
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The two agencies are functionally required to develop and adhere to shared standard methodologies for their respective operations.
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IBM Operational
The entities are active competitors in the quantum computing market, with NIST formally engaging with companies via letters of intent.
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Arvind Raman Structural
Arvind Raman holds the formal and appointed role of Director at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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JILA Structural
JILA is a joint institute focused on quantum research with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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Office of Management and Budget Structural
OMB leads PQC migration utilizing technical guidance and standards provided by NIST.
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Wiley-VCH Structural
Wiley-VCH integrates standards data provided by NIST into its content and publications.
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National Institute of Building Sciences Operational
NIBS supports NIST's mission related to building safety standards.
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Ohio Operational
NIST relies on a functional body in Ohio (OMA) to manage technical assistance programs.
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Michigan Structural
NIST defines DST standards that apply to the state of Michigan.
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Nevada Operational
NIST research is utilized in Nevada for informing wildfire risk management strategies.
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Independence National Historical Park Transactional
The two entities collaborated on a time capsule project, with NIST providing technical oversight for the national record.
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Center for AI Standards and Innovation Structural
The leadership of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation is functionally dependent on the expertise and ecosystem of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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David Dunbar Transactional
Collaborated on a team to analyze WTC collapse claims.
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Paul Dabbar Structural
Paul Dabbar serves as a member whose input is involved in discussions regarding the goals and strategic direction of the center.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Operational
A and B are required to coordinate efforts on business resilience standards under a joint modernization plan.
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Philadelphia Transactional
NIST provided expert advice to Philadelphia regarding the location of capsule burial.
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Infoblox Structural
Infoblox provides solutions that meet and align with standards and requirements set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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Cowlitz County Structural
Cowlitz County officials utilize findings produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for communication standards.
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International Atomic Energy Agency Structural
NIST's measurement standards contribute to improving the accuracy of IAEA's nuclear inspections.
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Chattanooga Shared context
NIST provided grant funding for local research activities in Chattanooga.
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Microsoft Mentioned together
NIST, a standards body, is discussed in the context of quantum computing manufacturing barriers, a field where Microsoft operates.
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Jason Taylor Operational
Jason Taylor utilizes expertise established by NIST regarding compliance with industry standards.
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National Science Foundation Mentioned together
Both entities are identified as federal science agencies facing budget cuts.
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Air Force Research Laboratory Operational
NIST and AFRL partnered on quantum technology development projects.
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Maryland Shared context
The research activities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology are observed to be situated within the geographic context of Maryland.
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Michael Kratsios Mentioned together
Kratsios mentions NIST in the context of AI research funding.
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Ike Harris Shared context
Ike Harris discusses and engages with guidelines published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding AI evaluation.
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Defense Intelligence Agency Mentioned together
Both agencies are noted for addressing cybersecurity and intelligence needs.
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National Security Council Mentioned together
Both bodies are observed to share a concern regarding risks to the U.S. economy.
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Chinese Communist Party Shared context
The existence of A (CCP) and B (NIST) is situated within the geopolitical context of the ongoing technological competition between the US and China.
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Boulder Shared context
The location of NIST in Boulder is described as being central to the epicenter of quantum research activity.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- NIST and the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance accelerate standardization of open-source data infrastructure and photoactive resin baselines.
- The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is supporting the mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regarding building safety.
- NIST trusts OMA to manage technical assistance in Ohio.
- Lawmakers, including Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer, are pushing for the development of national standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
- The investigation into the collapse of the Twin Towers concluded on September 1st that structural damage and fires, fueled by jet fuel heat, caused the failure.
- New measurements have been developed to improve the accuracy of nuclear inspections, involving the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the IAEA.
- Apricorn product successfully underwent validation against the rigorous standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Defense Intelligence Agency are being addressed regarding cybersecurity and intelligence needs.
- County officials are utilizing findings from the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding the ongoing incident in Cowlitz County.
August 2026
8 events- Google paper informs threat assessment and formalizes first Post-Quantum Cryptography standards.
- A joint institute focused on quantum research has been established, involving JILA, NIST, NSF, and the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Both Donald Trump and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are currently under public scrutiny.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology is integrating proprietary and government standards data with Wiley-VCH.
- Earth faces threats from extreme weather events.
- Quantum Sky aligns with finalized post-quantum encryption standards and guidance on responsible AI adoption.
- Research advance occurred in Maryland suburbs involving the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- The National Security Council and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have both assessed risks to the U.S. economy.
July 2026
10 events- NIST has signed letters of intent with various quantum computing companies.
- The Department of Commerce is leveraging the National Institute of Standards and Technology to fund R&D into advanced integrated photonics and provide technical standards guidance.
- NIST is utilizing the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) to advance standards work, specifically by developing profiles based on the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
- US science strategy, involving NIST, must maintain an advantage over China and monitors CCP's AI priorities.
- Infoblox achieved FedRAMP Moderate certification, providing solutions to meet modernizing government requirements.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology is involved in ensuring compliance with established standards for Addison Airport's new satellite location.
- NIST hosts a biometrology program focused on the bioeconomy.
- States submitted items for a national time capsule, which was overseen by NIST for the national record.
- Arvind Raman, formerly of Purdue in Indiana, has been appointed the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which operates under the Department of Commerce.
- OMB leads PQC migration with NIST guidance.
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June 2026
28 events- NIST finalized post-quantum encryption standards, with RSA underpinning current public-key security protocols.
- The Office of Management and Budget has defined high value assets for US agencies, while the US mandates the adoption of NIST standards for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) transition.
- NIST experts are advising on the specific location for capsule burial in Philadelphia.
- Executive orders task the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with developing guidance and pilots.
- University of Louisville receives federally funded research, with Bradley describing the university's budget.
- An entity in Mississippi received logistical support services and failed to meet required NIST SP 800-171 controls.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology partnered with the Air Force Research Laboratory on various quantum technology development projects.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology published its final report on a collapse.
- Stephens' research and NIST findings address wildfire risk management in Nevada.
- NIST investigated the structural failure of the World Trade Center.
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology investigated the collapse of Champlain Towers South.
- The investigation into the collapse of the Surfside beachfront condominium is underway, involving the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- Building codes and construction flaws were identified as the cause of the Surfside collapse.
- NIST issued a final report on the collapse of Surfside, a building located near Miami.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology investigated a structural failure in Miami.
- A proposed bill mandates a joint modernization plan between the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- John Frushour, CISO of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, discusses NIST guidelines for post-quantum cryptography readiness.
- NSF and NIST are facing budget cuts, a situation being tracked by the Partnership for Public Service.
- Donald Trump signed an executive order tasking agencies like the NSA and NIST to create a framework for frontier AI models.
- NIST initiatives help agencies adopt zero-trust standards, and Chris Wilkinson promotes NetScout's cybersecurity solutions.
- TM Technologies adheres to NIST SP 800-171 standards, and Sameer Desai is their Vice President.
- DigiCert and other security firms are collaborating with tech giants like Google and Microsoft within the NIST NCCoE project.
- A quantum computing company secured a contract with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and saw its share price increase despite market trends.
- CMMC aligns to NIST cybersecurity standards, and Derrick Pledger is named as Chief Digital & Information Officer of Maximus.
- NIST finalized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, setting industry requirements.
- Quantum Computing Inc. secured a new contract with NIST for PIC design and fabrication.
- A company based in the Boulder Valley, including entities like Infleqtion and Apollo, has become a hub for quantum research, targeting commercial-scale fault-tolerant systems.
- NIST published certification for Yubico, making it the only authenticator authorized for DoD PKI.