Electrosoft announced today that the National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded the company a new task order on the Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CAPSS) IDIQ, for digital identity services. Among other tasks, the company will support the finalization of NIST Special Publication 800-63, revision 4, Digital Identity Guidelines. Electrosoft has supported NIST since 2001 on a variety of standards, guidelines, and framework development efforts in the areas of identity management and cybersecurity.

“NIST’s digital identity guidance is essential to the quickly evolving digital landscape, helping to protect users by ensuring that digital identity systems are secure and robust,” said Dr. Sarbari Gupta, CEO of Electrosoft. “We are honored to continue our support of the NIST Digital Identity Program and the ongoing evolution of Digital Identity Guidelines, which focuses on providing foundational risk management processes and requirements that enable the implementation of secure, private, equitable, and accessible identity systems.”

In addition to the finalization of SP 800-63-4, this task order encompasses:

• Development of implementation resources for the Digital Identity Guidelines and leading practices related to digital identity.
• NIST international standardization for digital identity management.
• Development of interoperability profiles for federation, authentication, and credential specifications.

Electrosoft’s support will include foundational and applied research to better understand new and emerging technologies, their impact on existing standards, and the implementation of Digital Identity solutions. The team will assist the development of national and international Identity and Access Management standards, guidance, best practices, profiles, and frameworks to create an enhanced, interoperable suite of secure, privacy-enhancing technologies.

Electrosoft has been involved with the Digital Identity Program going back to when it was called National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), where the charter was to create an “Identity Ecosystem” where users can choose from a variety of identity providers and digital credentials to allow for secure and privacy-enhancing online transactions.

About Electrosoft

Electrosoft delivers comprehensive technology-based solutions and services that propel mission success for federal government customers. Specializing in cybersecurity, Electrosoft supports civilian and defense organizations in advancing cybersecurity postures, achieving digital transformation and adopting agile approaches to improve operational efficiency and security. Recognized for deep domain knowledge and mature management practices, the company is rated at Maturity Level 3 for CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC and is certified under ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 and ISO 27001. The rapidly growing 8(a), economically disadvantaged, women-owned small business (EDWOSB) and WOSB is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Learn more at www.electrosoft-inc.com.