National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST
United States
United StatesUS standards body whose Cybersecurity Framework, Privacy Framework and AI Risk Management Framework are referenced worldwide.
- Jurisdiction (head office)
- United States
- Scope covered
- United States (globally referenced)
- Type
- Standards body
- GRC discipline
- Information/cyber security
- Statutory / official basis
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 7)
- Status
- Current — verified June 2026
Adjacent body — standards (also a Standards & Frameworks source).
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