Imperial Valley News Center
NSF investments aim to address growing cybersecurity challenge
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- Written by Kim L. Silverman
Washington, DC - Today, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced $74.5 million in funding for foundational research and education that aims to address the growing cybersecurity challenge. This investment, through the NSF Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program, is critical to achieving a safe, secure, resilient and trustworthy cyberspace, including associated critical infrastructure such as the energy grid and transportation systems.
Transition Plans for Key Establishment Schemes using Public Key Cryptography
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Washington, DC - NIST guidelines on approved public key key-establishments schemes are specified in the NIST SP 800-56 series of publications. While legacy key establishment schemes have been programmatically allowed for use by agencies in FIPS 140-validated modules, NIST SP 800-131A Rev. 1, Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths, specifies that only schemes specified in the SP 800-56 series will be allowed after 2017. However, there are widely used key-establishment schemes in protocols and applications that are not included in the current revisions of the SP 800-56 series publications.
FDA approves new treatment for adults with mantle cell lymphoma
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Calquence (acalabrutinib) for the treatment of adults with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one prior therapy. “Mantle cell lymphoma is a particularly aggressive cancer,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and acting director of the Office of Hematology and Oncology Products in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “For patients who have not responded to treatment or have relapsed, Calquence provides a new treatment option that has shown high rates of response for some patients in initial studies.”
FDA takes unprecedented step toward more efficient global pharmaceutical manufacturing inspections
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the agency will recognize eight European drug regulatory authorities as capable of conducting inspections of manufacturing facilities that meet FDA requirements. The eight regulatory authorities found to be capable are those located in: Austria, Croatia, France, Italy, Malta, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Have a yen for ramen noodles?
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Imperial, California - The slurping sounds you make when you're sucking down a bowl of ramen noodles can be quite disconcerting. But, now there's a way to avoid embarrassment when visiting your favorite Japanese eatery.
Attorney General Becerra Issues Tips to Help Californians Protect Themselves Online
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Sacramento, California - During National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued tips to ensure Californians are aware of simple steps they can take to protect themselves online. As the top law enforcement officer in the State, Attorney General Becerra is charged with enforcing state and certain federal laws related to privacy and cyber security.
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