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NIST report aims to help U.S. agencies deploy cloud apps

Posted February 3, 2011 - 2:54 pm

The ease with which cloud computing services can be deployed heightens the security and management risks, according to a National Institute of Standards and Technology report.
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NIST formalizes cloud computing security definition

Posted February 3, 2011 - 12:00 pm

The Guidelines on Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing provides a detailed overview of the associated challenges in public cloud, and provides a number of recommendations organizations should consider before leaping in.
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NIST Lays Out Spec to Turn Power Grid to Network Grid

Posted October 15, 2010 - 1:59 pm

The federal government has committed billions to enhancing national power grids to load balance, save power and, eventually, use the same cables to carry data and power.
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US agency moves toward smart-grid road map

Posted April 8, 2009 - 3:47 pm

NIST has hired a nonprofit consultancy to work on smart-grid interoperability and standards issues.
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2009 Technology R&D Competition

Posted March 26, 2009 - 1:19 pm

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced a 2009 competition today for multiyear research funding in two major areas of national interest, civil infrastructure and manufacturing, under its Technology Innovation Program (TIP). TIP expects to provide cost-shared funding for approximately 25 new R&D projects.
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NIST finds security problems with overseas e-voting

Posted December 25, 2008 - 11:10 am

A government report points to security problems with Internet and Web-based voting for overseas U.S. citizens.
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