The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has established a Cryptographic Technology (CT) Group to develop guidelines and best practices for cryptographic algorithms, methods, and protocols. The CT Group focuses on various aspects of cryptography, including hash algorithms, symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic techniques, key management, authentication, and random number generation. These cryptographic mechanisms are essential for securing information systems and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data. The CT Group’s work aims to promote the use of standardized, high-quality cryptography in applications to enhance overall security.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/itl/csd/cryptographic-technology
Keywords: Hash algorithms, Key management, Asymmetric cryptography, Secure key management, Authentication
