NIST releases draft guides to update informative reference program linking foundational cyber publications

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released draft updates for two publications setting parameters around the National Online Informative References (OLIR) program, an initiative designed to draw connections and maps among foundational cyber standards for the information and communications technology sector.

“OLIRs provide a consistent and authoritative way of specifying relationships that can be used by both humans and automation. The National OLIR Program is a NIST effort to encourage and facilitate subject matter experts in defining OLIRs...