The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), a component of the NIST Computer Resource Center, has issued a bulletin that reiterates NIST standards for teleworking.

NIST is updating its Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations framework, a collection of hundreds of specific measures for strengthening the systems, component products and services that underlie the nation’s businesses, government and critical infrastructure. 

A new NIST study examines how accurately face recognition software tools identify people of varied sex, age and racial background.

To help meet demands of metal detectors in the entrances of schools, airports, houses of worship and correctional facilities, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has researched and developed four new metal detection testing standards. 

NIST and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that six organizations will be presented with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced the Accelerate R2 Network Challenge, an interagency challenge focused on accelerating innovations for disaster response and resilience technology.