National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Website: nist.gov
Headquarters: Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Founded: 1901
Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, AI governance, data privacy, IT infrastructure, quantum technologies
Overview:
NIST is a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that develops and promotes measurement standards and best practices for a wide range of emerging technologies. NIST plays a critical role in establishing frameworks used across government and industry, including its influential Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and AI Risk Management Framework.
Popular Standards and Frameworks:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST Privacy Framework
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
NIST Digital Identity Guidelines (SP 800-63)
Why It Matters for Enterprise Tech Leaders:
NIST frameworks form the foundation of security and risk management policies in both public and private sectors, especially in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.