With the new year under way, NIST is continuing to engage with our international partners to enhance cybersecurity. Here are some updates on our international work from the end of 2023 into the beginning of 2024: Conversations have continued with our partners throughout the world on the update to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 . The current Draft CSF 2.0 has been shared in a public comment period that ended in November 2023. Stay tuned for the final version to be published soon! NIST international engagement continues through our support to the Department of State and the

Our Cybersecurity Awareness Month may have come to a close at the end of October — but the importance of enhancing cybersecurity and engaging with our international partners to enhance cybersecurity is at the forefront of our minds all year long. Here are some updates on our international work: Conversations have continued with our partners throughout the world on the update to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 , and NIST hosted its final workshop on September 19 and 20 with in-person and hybrid attendance featuring international participation (via both speakers and panelists). While

International engagement is an integral part of many ongoing NIST efforts, including the Journey to the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0) update , our update to the digital identity guidelines, and increasing awareness of the NIST Privacy Framework and IoT cybersecurity work. In the update to NIST CSF 2.0, NIST continues to work with the international community. At NIST’s February 2023 virtual workshop on the CSF 2.0 update, participants from Italian and New Zealand governments and Mexican industry spoke on panels. In addition, participants joined from several countries. We are continuing to

NIST has continued to collaborate into the fall season with partners throughout the world on the Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 update. International engagement and alignment with international standards are important themes for the 2.0 update and will drive changes to ensure global relevance. As part of this ongoing international engagement, NIST welcomed visitors to the NCCoE and NIST headquarters to discuss various cybersecurity topics and explore areas for mutual collaboration. In the past few weeks, NIST met with visitors from Italy, Singapore, New Zealand, Germany, and Brazil at the NCCoE

The subject of international alignment and alignment with international resources continues to be an important focus for NIST, particularly with the process for the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 update. This was an important area for many of our stakeholders, as described in the summary of analysis of the Request for Information (RFI) from February. NIST hosted its first virtual workshop on the journey to the CSF 2.0 update process in August. During the workshop, NIST described the importance of international alignment as well as the feedback we heard on continuing our international

In providing a foundation for cybersecurity advancements over the years, NIST has taken the global context into account when determining priorities and approaches. Our participation in Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) has expanded steadily, and we encourage international participation in the development of our own programs and resources. As we celebrate the 50 th anniversary of cybersecurity at NIST, it is more important than ever that we work with our partners around the world. NIST’s growing impact on the international stage is reflected in the many translations of our signature

With the update to the Cybersecurity Framework in full swing, NIST continues to prioritize international engagement through conversations and collaborations on cybersecurity. This work is critical to NIST’s efforts to ensure international alignment on cybersecurity and privacy resources. Here’s a quick summary of some recent engagements, with more to come in the next few weeks! Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie Locascio participated virtually in the G7 Digital Ministers meeting on May 10 th alongside the State Department. She spoke about current

Addressing global needs is a critical part of NIST’s work in the evolution of the Cybersecurity Framework, especially as we continue to see international adaptions and use cases to address emerging risks. Recently translated into French and Ukrainian , the Framework is now available in 10 languages , and additional translations are in the works. With a growing user base around the world, the Framework is primed for an update that draws more deeply on international viewpoints. The recently released Request for Information (RFI) on “Evaluating and Improving NIST Cybersecurity Resources: The