National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Written By Zack Huhn

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.

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