http://gcn.com/articles/2009/08/24/update-2-nist-it-lab-reorganization.aspx By William Jackson GCN.com Aug 19, 2009 A proposed reorganization of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s IT Laboratory would eliminate the Computer Security Division and distribute its resources and functions throughout the lab. The Computer Security Division has produced standard encryption algorithms, guidance for complying with computer security requirements and standards for government use of information technology. NIST said the purpose of the reorganization, which has a target completion date of Oct. 1, is to better match the lab’s structure to its mission. "The proposed reorganization would not include any reduction in force, or major changes in the lab’s core competencies," NIST said in a statement. "An additional key goal is to strengthen NIST’s cybersecurity efforts." But a group of former NIST officials warns that the move would be a step backward for computer security. [...] ________________________________________ Subscribe to InfoSec News http://www.infosecnews.orgReceived on Fri Aug 21 2009 - 02:31:43 PDT
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