NIST outlines process for creating strong encryption standards

Federal Times: In an age of rampant network breaches and theft of sensitive information, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is promoting strong encryption and recently released a final document outlining exactly how its researchers will develop cryptographic standards.

The NIST Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Development Process — more than two years in the making — is a framework for engaging people and institutions across the globe about the best practices for securing information and communications.

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