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Information Technology Laboratory
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* [Applied and Computational Mathematics Division](/itl/math)
* [Applied Cybersecurity Division](/itl/applied-cybersecurity)
* [Computer Security Division](/itl/csd)
* [Information Access Division](/itl/iad)
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* [Statistical Engineering Division](/itl/sed)
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NIST Selects HQC as Fifth Algorithm for Post-Quantum Encryption
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Celebrating One Year of CSF 2.0
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WELCOME TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
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ITL’s Purpose | Cultivating Trust in IT and Metrology
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The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) is one of NIST’s six research laboratories. ITL focuses on IT measurements, testing, and standards, and is a globally recognized and trusted source of high-quality, independent, and unbiased research and data. ITL’s mission, to cultivate trust in information technology (IT) and metrology, is accomplished using its world-class measurement and testing facilities and encompassing a wide range of areas of computer science, mathematics, statistics, and systems engineering.
This non-regulatory role, along with ITL’s deep technical expertise in all fields of information technology, helps increase trust in IT worldwide.
News and Updates
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[](/news-events/news/2025/03/nist-selects-hqc-fifth-algorithm-post-quantum-encryption)
The new algorithm will serve as a backup for the general encryption needed to protect data from quantum computers developed in the future.
[](/news-events/news/2025/03/nist-finalizes-guidelines-evaluating-differential-privacy-guarantees-de)
Using differential privacy can help organizations glean useful insights from databases while protecting individuals’ data.
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Measurement science and standards are needed to support the safe and predictable operation of future automated vehicles (AVs), and to realize their potential to
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NIST’s Cherilyn Pascoe and the Post Quantum Cryptography Standards project team have been selected as winners of the 2024 CyberScoop 50 Awards . The winners
Events
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[](/news-events/events/2025/04/international-face-and-fingerprint-performance-conference-ifpc-2025)
NIST is pleased to announce that the IFPC 2025 agenda has been published! IFPC is focused on all technical factors
[](/news-events/events/2025/08/nist-small-business-cybersecurity-webinar-protecting-your-small-business)
Phishing is one of the most common types of cyber crime. These scams use convincing emails or other messages, such as
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UPDATE - CONFERENCE POSTPONEMENT We regret to inform you that NIST is opting to postpone the scheduled ANSI/NIST-ITL
Awards
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Jeffrey Voas has been selected as a 2024 ACM Distinguished Member for his contributions to software fault injection methodologies, software
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Dr. Justyna Zwolak was awarded the PECASE for breakthrough research combining machine learning, computer vision, and physics-based
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Angela Robinson has been awarded the PECASE for her innovative work in the field of Post-Quantum Cryptography and privacy-enhancing
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NIST's Cryptographic Technology Group has been selected to receive the Research Impact Award for their research leading to new post-quantum
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