NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) is a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. NIST’s mission is to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance economic security and quality of life.
NIST is responsible for developing and maintaining a wide range of standards, guidelines, and best practices for information technology, including cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management. These standards and guidelines are widely used by businesses, government agencies, and other organizations to help them secure their information systems and protect sensitive information.
NIST is also responsible for developing and maintaining the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), which is a comprehensive database of software vulnerabilities and security weaknesses that is widely used by security researchers and vulnerability scanners.
NIST plays a critical role in advancing technology and promoting cybersecurity by developing and promoting standards and guidelines that help organizations protect their information systems and sensitive data.
