News tagged with federal standards

Revision of SP 800-53 addresses current cybersecurity threats, adds privacy controls

A major revision of a Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) publication released today by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) adds guidance for combating new information security threats ...

Technology / Other

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Record air pollution hammers Calif's ag heartland

(AP) -- This is the time of year when residents who often live with the nation's worst pollution often can draw a breath of fresh air. But this winter has not been kind to people who want to play outside ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Safe and scientifically sound

In August, federal officials sent a letter to Yale University formally criticizing its safety practices in connection to the accidental death of a student.

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

After insulin pump hacking, lawmakers seek review

(AP) -- Two lawmakers are requesting a review of the government's security standards for wireless medical devices after a diabetic discovered how to remotely reprogram his and other people's insulin pumps.

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created Aug 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

L.A., Bakersfield remain among U.S.'s most polluted cities, report says

Smog and soot levels have dropped significantly in Southern California over the last decade, but the Los Angeles region still has the highest levels of ozone nationwide, violating federal health standards an average of 137 ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

'Cash for refrigerators' kick-starts appliance sales

Americans are lining up to snap up rebates for "cash for refrigerators" and "dollars for dishwashers," as part of a government program aimed at both economic stimulus and reduced emissions.

Technology / Business

created Mar 26, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

NIST Issues Open and Transparent Methods for Testing Electronic Voting Systems

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology today opened for public comment detailed new methods for testing future electronic voting systems' compliance with voluntary federal standards. ...

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created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0