NIST Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Development Process

National Institute of Standards and Technology

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7977

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NIST IR 7977

NIST Cryptographic Standards and Guidelines Development Process

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Date Published: March 2016

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National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract

This document describes the principles, processes and procedures that drive cryptographic standards and guidelines development efforts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This document reflects public comments received on two earlier versions, and will serve as the basis to guide NIST’s future cryptographic standards and guidelines development efforts. It will be reviewed and updated every five years, or more frequently if a need arises, to help ensure that NIST fulfills its role and responsibilities for producing robust, effective cryptographic standards and guidelines.

Keywords

cryptographic research; cryptographic guidelines; cryptographic standards

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Documentation

Publication:
https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7977
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Supplemental Material:
Press Release
Summary of Second Draft Comments (released Jan. 2016) (pdf)
Comments received on Second Draft (Jan. 2015) (pdf)
Second Draft NISTIR 7977 (Jan. 2015) (pdf)
Summary of First Draft Comments (pdf)
Comments received on First Draft (Feb. 2014) (pdf)
First Draft NISTIR 7977 (Feb. 2014) (pdf)

Document History:
03/31/16: IR 7977 (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

cryptography

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standards development