NIST

An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce

Founded in 1901, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a nonregulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. With headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

Mon, 08/08/2016 - 13:07
NIST Awards More Than $3.3 Million to Develop Cybersecurity Workforce in 13 States More than 514,000 cybersecurity job openings in the U.S., but only about 74 workers per 100
Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:03
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced more than $3.3 million in cooperative agreements intended to develop the workforce needed to protect our nation’s…
Laser Focused How light reflections could revolutionize 3D printing of metals
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:02
  Even if you’ve never heard of “light caustics,” you’ve probably seen them. They’re the ethereal patterns of light that coat the bottoms of swimming pools and break up the shadows of glass. Anywhere light is bent or reflected by a curved surface,…
NIST Guidelines Can Help Organizations Detect Face Photo Morphs Deterring identity fraud
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:03
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Face morphing software, which can blend photos of different people’s faces into a single synthesized image, can make it easier for bad actors to bypass identity verification systems in buildings, at borders, in airports,…
NIST Finalizes ‘Lightweight Cryptography’ Standard to Protect Small Devices Four related algorithms are ready for use to protect data created and transmitted by the internet of things and other electronics
Thu, 09/11/2025 - 14:03
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- It’s the little things that matter most, as the saying goes, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has their back. NIST’s newly finalized lightweight cryptography standard provides a defense from…
NIST Researchers Develop More Accurate Formula for Measuring Particle Concentration New method will be useful in nanomedicine, food science, environmental science, and advanced manufacturing
Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:03
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new mathematical formula to calculate the concentration of particles suspended in a solution. The new approach, which yields more…
NIST Consortium and Draft Guidelines Aim to Improve Security in Software Development Submit comments on guidelines by Sept. 12, 2025
Thu, 08/28/2025 - 12:02
To support the creation of software that is secure against cyber-breaches and free of malicious code, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with industry partners through a consortium…
New NIST Reference Strengthens Quality Control for Biological Drugs Helps biopharmaceutical manufacturers detect particulate impurities to maintain product quality, reduce costs
Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:03
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders. These drugs, which usually take the form of large protein molecules, are manufactured by growing living cells…
NIST Releases Trove of Genetic Data to Spur Cancer Research Researchers, clinical labs, drug and biotech companies can use data to develop lifesaving therapies
Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing detailed and comprehensive data about the entire genetic content of a pancreatic cancer cell.…
NIST Offers 19 Ways to Build Zero Trust Architectures A risk-based approach to cybersecurity
Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:03
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- If you’re trying to secure your organization’s computer network from cyberattacks, traditional approaches may not work. Gone are the days when you could keep all your electronic assets inside a single building and…
New NIST Method Precisely Measures Radioactivity in Tiny Samples Could support improved cancer treatments, nuclear fuel reprocessing for advanced reactors, and other fields
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:02
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new and faster method for detecting and measuring the radioactivity of minuscule amounts of radioactive material. The innovative…