The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)

The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. government agency that develops and promotes measurement standards and technologies to enhance innovation, security, and economic growth. It creates guidelines, best practices, and standards across various fields like cybersecurity, manufacturing, and technology to ensure consistency, reliability, and safety. NIST's work helps organizations build secure systems, improve products, and foster scientific progress, making it easier for different systems and devices to work together effectively and securely across industries and government agencies.