Security
NIST
Abbreviation for National Institute of Standards and Technology
In short and in plain language
NIST is an agency of the United States.
It is for standards and ways to measure.
It gives advice on keeping data safe. Many people use it as a guide.
It covers passwords, ways to sign in and encryption.
Definition
NIST is a United States agency for standards and measurement. Its recommendations on information security often serve as guidance, for example for passwords, sign-in procedures and encryption.