Federal Agency for Standards and Technology

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The federal agency that has the objective to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

NIST is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce that was founded in 1901. Its mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.

NIST provides guidance, tools, and resources to help businesses and organizations improve their cybersecurity, which includes the development of cybersecurity standards and guidelines, as well as research and development in cybersecurity technology.

In addition to cybersecurity, NIST is also involved in areas such as physical sciences, engineering, and technology. NIST's work in these areas helps to establish measurement standards and guidelines that promote consistency, reliability, and interoperability in industry and government.

The other options listed are not correct:

• The National Security Agency (NSA) is a federal agency responsible for the collection and analysis of foreign intelligence, primarily signals intelligence (SIGINT) and cybersecurity.
• The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) is a group of U.S. government agencies responsible for the development of national security systems, including information systems used by the government.
• The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government and is responsible for making laws and overseeing the federal government. While Congress may pass laws related to cybersecurity or national security systems, it does not have a specific objective to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology for productivity, trade, and quality of life.