NIST: An Overview of the National Institute of Standards and Technology 30/03/2023 – Posted in: Information Security – Tags: Best Practices, Cybersecurity, Guidelines, NIST, Standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a federal agency that develops and promotes standards, guidelines, and best practices for a variety of industries and technologies. NIST’s mission is to advance innovation and competitiveness by providing measurements, standards, and technology to support the needs of U.S. businesses, government agencies, and the public.
What is NIST?
NIST was founded in 1901 as the National Bureau of Standards, and it was renamed to NIST in 1988. NIST is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and it has a campus in Boulder, Colorado. NIST is a non-regulatory agency that operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
NIST’s work spans a wide range of industries and technologies, including cybersecurity, biotechnology, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and more. NIST develops and promotes standards, guidelines, and best practices to improve the accuracy, reliability, and safety of products and services.
Links to NIST Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about NIST, there are a wealth of resources available online. Here are a few links to get you started:
- NIST website: https://www.nist.gov/
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
