Glossary
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
A physical sciences laboratory, and a nonregulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness in the fields of technology, engineering, IT, and more. What is NIST?
North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP)
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP) is a set of requirements designed to secure the assets required for operating North America's bulk electric system.