NIST publishes draft practice guides on data breach prevention, response

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is addressing best practices for data confidentiality in two draft guides focused on protecting assets from data attacks and improving incident detection and response.

“In our increasingly digital world, data has become one of the most valuable assets for individuals and organizations alike,” NIST said in a Wednesday announcement.

“At the same time, data breaches have become all too common, with consequences that can be devastating. With this growing reliance on data comes...