NIST sets comment deadline on draft cyber framework guide for federal agencies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is accepting public comments until June 30 on draft guidance for federal agencies on using the framework of cybersecurity standards, which NIST says is in support of President Trump’s new cybersecurity order requiring agencies adopt the framework.

“NIST will engage with agencies to add content based on agency implementation, refine current guidance and identify additional guidance to provide the information that is most helpful to agencies,” NIST said in a press release on...