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The many cybersecurity challenges facing the U.S. include one of which many Americans are unaware the serious threat posed by vulnerabilities in the cyber supply chain. Of the many components including hardware, firmware, and software that compose a technological product, most contain elements stemming from a broad global market that includes nations as diverse as Germany, China, India, Brazil, and Japan, as well as many others, making it difficult to ascertain the complete security of an end product.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments to improve its Cybersecurity Framework, “Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity”.
NIST Seeks Comments to Improve Cybersecurity Framework. The Framework is a key document providing organizations with standards, guidelines, and best practices to manage cybersecurity risk. NIST hopes to address new threats, capabilities, technologies, and resources.