👉 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Commerce that specializes in developing and maintaining standards for information technology, including cybersecurity. NIST plays a vital role in promoting the development of secure and reliable digital systems through its work on critical infrastructure protection, including the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Its mission is to support the federal government's national security objectives by providing technical guidance and standards for information security
