Practical Law Glossary Item w-042-5088 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
A non-regulatory federal technology agency that is part of the US Department of Commerce. Among other roles, NIST is a research institute that develops, tests, and recommends best practices for federal agencies and private entities to promote US innovation, industrial competitiveness, and the public welfare.