What is NIST?

What Does NIST Stand For?

NIST stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a non-regulatory agency within the United States Department of Commerce. NIST's mission is to promote and advance innovation and industrial competitiveness by providing various services, standards, and technology-related research to various sectors, including science, technology, and industry.

NIST is well-known for developing and maintaining the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), which provides guidelines and best practices for improving cybersecurity and managing cyber risks for organizations. NIST also produces cybersecurity publications and resources widely used by government agencies and private sector organizations.

This agency is also responsible for:

• NIST 800-30
• NIST 800-53
• NIST 800-171

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