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Commonly used cybersecurity terms such as “blacklisting” and “whitelisting” may be discontinued if the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) efforts are successful. The agency wants to eliminate terms with problematic connotations from speech and written documents and replace them with neutral, more precise wording. “Using inclusive language can help people from diverse backgrounds feel more welcome and encourages precise, high quality work,” the agency explains in recently issued guidance document on the matter, NISTIR 8366. The purpose of the effort is threefold: Develop documentary standards Use inclusive language in verbal communication during meetings and negotiations Create documentation on…
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