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NIST Adds Self-Assessment, IT Supply Chain Standards To New Cyber Security Framework Draft

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

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NIST Adds Self-Assessment, IT Supply Chain Standards To New Cyber Security Framework Draft

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The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an update to the draft of its cyber standards framework meeting industry requests for security self-assessment standards and directives for managing IT supply chain risks.Version 1.1 of NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework was released Tuesday with revisions included from comments the agency solicited during a January public review process and a May industry workshop.“This second draft update aims to clarify, refine, and enhance the Cybersecurity Framework, amplifying its value and making it…

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