ICYMI – NIST wants to hear from you on PNT & Cyber

by | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog

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What’s new: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) is asking for comments about how to align its PNT Profile process with its Cybersecurity efforts.

Why it’s important: A least a couple reasons.

  • First, it is good to have these things updated and constantly refreshed, especially in a rapidly evolving area.
  • Second, it is GREAT to have more formal recognition that PNT security is a form of cybersecurity.

What else to know:

  • NIST is asking for your input by the 25th of April.  And the more input they get the better!
  • Thanks to RNTF member Dr. Jonathan Hardis for pointing this out to us!

 

NIST IR 8323 Rev. 2 (Initial Preliminary Draft)

PRE-DRAFT Call for Comments: NIST is Aligning the Foundational Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Profile (NIST IR 8323) with CSF 2.0

   

Date Published: March 12, 2025
Comments Due: April 25, 2025
Email Comments to: [email protected]

Author(s)

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Announcement

The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is proposing to update the NIST Internal Report (IR) 8323 Foundational Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Profile: Applying the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) for Responsible Use of PNT Services (Revision 1) to reflect the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.

The current PNT Profile was created to manage risks through responsible use of PNT systems by applying the original version of the NIST CSF. Organizations can apply the Profile to identify systems dependent on PNT, identify appropriate PNT sources, protect PNT user equipment from adversities, detect anomalies and manipulation of PNT services, and to respond and recover from PNT service disruptions. To stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, we will revise the existing Profile to align with updated standards, guidance, and the NIST CSF 2.0.

We welcome your input for our next update! The public comment period is open until April 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. In particular, responses to the questions below will be considered. The public comment period is now open until April 25, 2025, 11:59pm ET.

  • What, if any, are emerging risks that should be reflected in the PNT profile revisions?
  • What, if any, are new mitigations that should be reflected in the PNT profile revisions?
  • Are there any best practices in responsible use of PNT that should be reflected in the revised PNT profile?
  • What are active research areas in building resilient PNT
  • Are there any new informative references (standards, guidance, or best practices) that should be included in the revised PNT profile?

Please send all comments by April 25, 2025, to [email protected] with “Comments on PNT CSF Profile” in the subject line. Comments received in response to this request will not be posted on this site.

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