NIST actively participates in various international standards development efforts across multiple domains, including wireless body area networks, immersive visualization, single photon sources and detectors, blockchain, cybersecurity risk management, internet protocols, privacy, identity management, cryptography, cryptographic module validation, 5G network security, automotive industry, Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber infrastructure.
Key highlights:
– NIST contributes to IEEE 802.15.6 revision for wireless body area networks
– Participates in The Khronos Group for immersive interfaces and metaverse standards
– Developed Single Photon Sources and Detectors Dictionary for quantum community
– Active in ISO TC 307 for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies
– Engaged in cybersecurity risk management standards alignment with NIST Framework
– Participates in IETF for secure internet routing and DNS authentication
– Contributed to privacy-by-design standards for consumer goods and services
– Involved in identity management and authentication standards development
– Provided contributions to post-quantum cryptography standards
– Leads US TAG to ISO/IEC TC 22 SC 32 WG 12 for automotive cybersecurity
– Engaged in IoT security and firmware update standards development
– Played key leadership roles in cyber infrastructure standardization efforts
NIST’s involvement in these standards development activities aims to promote alignment with NIST guidance, enhance security and interoperability, and support the development of international standards in various technology domains.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/itl/standards-activities-0
Keywords: Metrology, Quantum devices, Single-photon detectors, Cryptography, Quantum-safe cryptography
