National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that works to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. NIST developed a voluntary cybersecurity framework based on existing standards, guidelines, and practices for reducing cyber risks to critical infrastructures.

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plural: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)S
possessive: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s
pluralpossessive: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)S'

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