NIST has released a draft of the updated Special Publication (SP) 800-160 Volume 1, “Engineering Trustworthy Secure Systems” for public review and comment. This major revision focuses on enhancing security and trustworthiness while better aligning with current systems engineering challenges.
Key changes in the revised publication include:
– Greater emphasis on security throughout the document
– Improved integration of the NIST Secure Systems Engineering framework
– Enhanced alignment with practical engineering workflows
– Better organization and presentation of material
The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the specific changes made, publication organization, material presentation, and integration of the security framework into practical engineering processes. The 60-day public comment period closes on February 25, 2022.
Keywords: NIST, Secure Systems, Security
