National Institute of Standards and Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce and the nation’s measurement institute. Founded in 1901, NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that strengthen economic security and improve quality of life. It supports this mission through scientific research, trusted measurements, technical standards, reference materials, testing and evaluation tools, and collaboration with government, industry, and academia across areas such as cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, communications, public safety, and emerging technologies. ***All publications posted are sourced from the NIST website and include proper attribution.